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Fair Announces 2013 Summer Reading Program

Free community program emphasizes literacy, agriculture

June 29, 2013

 

 

 

 

Beginning June 17, children of all ages will fill area libraries to learn more about agriculture and enjoy a little Fun on the Farm. 

The Tennessee Valley Fair Summer Reading Program celebrates its 6th year in 2013.  Hosted by Jasper, the Fair’s rooster mascot and the 2012 Fairest of the Fair, Kassie Perkins, participating children will enjoy storytelling and interactive activities.  Each child will also receive a free ticket to the 2013 Fair.  All summer reading events are free and open to the public:

Halls Public Library       
4518 E Emory Rd, Knoxville, TN 37938
Monday, June 17 - 11:30 AM

Burlington Public Library        
4614 Asheville Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37914   
Wednesday, June 19 - 10:30 AM

King Family Library
408 High St., Sevierville, TN 37862
Thursday, June 20 – 2:00 PM

Kodak Public Library
319 W Dumplin Valley Rd  Kodak, TN 37764
Thursday, June 27 – 11:00 AM

Seymour Public Library    
137 W. Macon Lane, Seymour, TN 37865         
Friday, June 28 - 11:00 AM

The 94th annual Tennessee Valley Fair runs September 6-15, 2013.