Reading with a message

Alyssa Mariduena of the Lampasas Fire Department was one of several community representatives participating in the Aug. 16 “See You at the Library” event. Book reading and fun activities promoted faith, family and freedom.

Lampasas Chief of Police Jody Cummings participates in reading a storybook to those gathered for the commuity’s first “See You at the Library” family event. COURTESY PHOTO | DIANNE MOUW

Community members such as District Clerk Edith Wagner Harrison were on hand to read books about faith, family and freedom. COURTESY PHOTO | DIANNE MOUW

Zach Huckabee, pastor at Lampasas Community Church, visits with a group of children during “See You at the Library,” which organizers called a success. In addition to reading, he also provided music. COURTESY PHOTO | DIANNE MOUW

Sheila Bean offers a presentation on the pledge of allegiance at the initial “See You at the Library” event, which organizers said was a success. The local event was sponsored by Texas First Conservative Alliance and hosted Aug. 16 at the Lampasas Public Library. COURTESY PHOTO | DIANNE MOUW