FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

The Summer Reading program field trip last week was to Emmett Acres locally known as The Alpaca Farm. This pastoral farm is operated by Monty and Randall Gooding and is located off Route 15 south of Bishopville.

The children were enchanted by the peaceful creatures. Mr. Randall Gooding gave a brief presentation reviewing the history and the habits of Llamas and Alpacas. Then Monty brought out 9-month-old "Nacho" a beautiful creature that is in training for shows. Nacho was very patient and let all the children pet, hug and kiss him.

Emmett Acres is a hidden jewel in Lee County. Mr. and Mrs. Gooding welcome visitors but you should call before going: 803.428.2161.

• Check out Emmett Acres
  
• Check out our pictures

We will be posting the videos to YouTube as soon as we figure out the editing software. We have consulted our professional mentor and even he is baffled by it. We will let everyone know as soon as the video is posted.

This week will be a busy one for the summer readers.  Tuesday, we will be going to “The Drug Store” café in Lynchburg.  Ken Lytch will be offering a light lunch as well as a presentation of restaurant etiquette and basic table setting.  We know our summer readers will enjoy this program.  On Thursday we will be having a puppet show here at the Library featuring local artist Thomas Wampler.  (We can’t wait!!)

Whew, in addition to all THAT, the bookmobile and some of the readers will be delivering popsicles to the Salkehatchie volunteers working out in the county repairing homes.  Salkehatchie Summer Service is a pioneering service ministry at selected sites in South Carolina.  The program involves high school and college age youth, adult community leaders and persons of different cultures in upgrading housing. It also helps motivate community cooperative efforts by helping persons to help themselves, and providing all participants with opportunities for personal growth and service.

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