Cliff Williams / TPI Tallassee Community Library librarian Margret Lumpkin has been hosting children’s reading programs at the library for nearly two decades. She believes an early introduction to reading is paramount children’s success in school and beyond.
Cliff Williams / TPI Tallassee Community Library librarian Margret Lumpkin has been hosting children’s reading programs at the library for nearly two decades. She believes an early introduction to reading is paramount children’s success in school and beyond.
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School is back in session but it doesn’t mean children’s reading programs stop at the Tallassee Community Library. In fact the school year is the perfect time to ramp up the programs.
“We have kids from 2 to 14 involved in the weekly children’s reading program,” Tallassee Community Library director Margaret Lumpkin said. “It’s a great time for parents to come out and bond with their children, home school children to get social interaction. But most importantly, a love of reading is developed. Reading is important to all of us and getting children interested in reading at a young age is vital.”
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 9 PM
CDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Maximum heat index values of 105 to 109 expected this
afternoon.
* WHERE...Barbour, Bullock, Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay,
Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Lee, Macon, Pike, Randolph, Russell, St.
Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa Counties.
* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 9 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and
pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any
circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible, reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stoke. Wear light weight and loose fitting clothing when possible and
drink plenty of water.
To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and
Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in
shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat
should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an
emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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