The Fall River Public Library and Slade's Ferry Bank teamed up this past summer on "Read Happily Ever After," a series of activities and special events designed to encourage youngsters to read over the summer months. This is part of an ongoing effort on the part of the library to foster literacy and to get parents involved in teaching reading skills to their children. All of the programs are provided free of charge to local children; some of the costs of the programs are raised through charitable contributions. More information about the Library's reading programs and opportunities can be obtained by contacting the Children's Librarian, David Mello, at 508-324-2700.
 

(Top row) Performer Tony Medeiros, aka "Godfrey the Fairy Godfather," entertains young readers with a magic show. (Middle row) Kids get into the swing of summer reading to the upbeat songs and stories of the Toe Jam Puppet Band. (Bottom row, left and right) At the closing celebration, summer readers receive their official certificates of accomplishment from library staffers Gabrielle Reed and David Mello. (Bottom row, center) Liz Floen of Slade's Ferry Bank, aka Sleeping Beauty, with an enchanted summer reader, at an August 'Enchanted Evening' at the Main Library.