First American Bank Makes Donation To Summer Reading Program

by Dwight Turner

Ardmore Public Library’s 2006 Summer Reading Program got a boost last week when representatives from First American Bank appeared at the facility to make a donation.

Library Director Verlin Collins accepted the donation on behalf of the library from Steve Hargrove and Gay Lewter of First American Bank.

The theme of this year’s summer reading program is “Jungle Tales: Hiss, Rumble and Roar.” As is customary, the library is planning a four-week program filled with fun and activity for children between the ages of three and twelve. Last year’s program reached over 150

Present last week as First American Bank made a donation to the Ardmore Public Library’s Summer Reading Program are, from left, Gay Lewter, assistant vice president at First American Bank; Verlin Collins, director of the Ardmore Public Library; and Steve Hargrove, vice president of First American Bank. (photo by Dwight Turner)

children and, according to Collins, the library hopes to reach an even higher number this year.

Along with the program, the library tries to give incentives to children in order to promote encouragement for reaching goals in reading.

The Summer Reading Program will begin on Wednesday, June 21 and run for four consecutive Wednesdays, ending on July 12.

The program will be held in the City of Ardmore, TN City Hall Annex.

For further information, or to make a donation to the Summer Reading Program, call the library at 931-427-4883.