Patience was the word at the kickoff of the summer reading program last Thursday morning. Hundreds of kids and their chaperones converged on Windsong Farm to enjoy a rodeo, music by Joe McDermott, face painting by Arvis, and marvelous balloon animals made by Zippy the Clown. And there was food-breakfast tacos and pancakes. Although the volunteers were numerous and the cooks were working furiously, lines for the food, face painting, and balloons became very long. However, no one who waited was disappointed, and after heading for his vehicle to go home, Zippy even returned to his station to create a balloon creature for a late-coming little one. Click on the Photos & Media tab, then Kids Events to see some photos from the event.
Many thanks to the Clayman Family who so generously hosted the event and provided the rodeo action. Thanks, too, to McDonald’s for providing the drinks and cups. Among the faithful volunteers who helped with setting up, cleaning up, managing lines and crowds, and helping with the food preparation and service were the Abes-Debbie, Stephanie, and Caroline, Lori Barker, Marla Brown, Chris Carpenter, Terri Hahn, Rachel Mahagan, Linda Mahaffey, Martha and Christian Paul, Sadaf and Sarah Rafique, Ashlyn Wade, and the Youngs-Diana, Alison and Erika.
Those of you who are veterans of the Georgetown Public Library’s summer reading programs know that Ms. Rosa stretches her budget as far as possible to provide good entertainment and food throughout the summer. Our children’s department has only two full-time and two half-time staff members, so without volunteers she would never be able to make her plans work. We’re proud that Ms. Rosa’s reputation for having the best summer program in the area attracts parents and kids from all over Williamson County. Please remember this and be patient when conditions become crowded. We’re doing the best we can with our resources.
