FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — Yesterday was the Baby Monster Mash at the Williamson County Public Library in downtown Franklin, for kids up to two years old. Little baby ghosts and pumpkins came dressed up for a reading class with spooky stories, fun rhyming and songs for Halloween.
"It's just a really fun chance to come to the library. Our job is to start them young and to keep them as lifelong learners," Stephanie Wycihowski, librarian, said.
And there are more events coming to promote literacy!
The Williamson County PublicYear-round reading programs are starting Saturday, Nov. 9 with a kickoff event:
- 1,000 books before Kindergarten
- 500 books before Middle School
"This gives kids outside of summer a chance to log those books and receive incentives for certain milestones they hit," Jessica Jeffers, certified librarian on staff, said. "It really promotes the parent child bond. You're reading together, we have a log book that we have different early literacy tips in each section."
You can find a full list of events on the Williamson County Library's website.
It's truly the small things that add up to a great day - and Warrick in Lebanon is having a big impact. His familiar face is becoming a staple in one part of the community and inspiring closer connection in the simplest way. Enjoy his warm personality! You may even feel inclined to wave to a stranger today, too.
-Rebecca Schleicher
