Dig into Reading Top Readers

by Aug 5, 2013COMMUNITY sgadugi, Front Page0 comments

Tia Panther

Tia Panther

Alexandria Herndon

Alexandria Herndon

The Qualla Boundary Public Library has named its two top readers in this summer’s Dig into Reading program.  Alexandria Herndon was the top reader in the teen category with 8,741 minutes and Tia Panther was the top readers in the 12 and under category with 2,275 minutes read.  “Thank you to all of the children and parents who participated in the summer reading program,” said Robin Swayney, Qualla Library manager.  “A great big thank you to the Gem Mine, The Gem Arcade, and the Black light Golf from Saunooke village and the Cherokee Phoenix Theater for donating reading prizes. Thank you to Sarah and Kevin Welch, from the Extension office, for helping with the programing for our reading nights.”

– Robin Swayney, Qualla Library