Chamber of Commerce members, STAR Council, local businesses, resident and library fans joined Dublin Public Library Director Adina Dunn as she cut the ribbon at the library Saturday, May 18 in recognition of the beginning of Summer Reading activities and the renovations completed in December. The renovation’s funding was made possible by the Tocker Foundation, the Erath County Genealogical Society, City of Dublin and STAR Council. Dublin Mayor David Leatherwood also presented Dunn with a city proclamation declaring May 18 as Community Reading Day. The library is hosting activities through the summer and reading logs can now be picked up and turned in for a chance at great prizes. Wyndi Veigel-Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Texas Department of State Health Services outreach counselor Caitlyn Jacobs demonstrates how important proper oral hygiene is (even to a shark) during Saturday’s summer reading kickoff at the Dublin Public Library. Paul Gaudette | Citizen staff photo Kids present to pick up reading logs for the Summer Reading kickoff at the Dublin Public Library Saturday, May 18 got to visit many informational tables and play games like this interactive inflatable game where players race to push buttons once they light.
Lake Proctor Corps of Engineers showcased water safety during Saturday’s summer reading kickoff.