Altamont Public Library
121 West Washington
Altamont, IL 62411
618-483-5457

NEWS RELEASE 
For Immediate Release:  July 22, 2007
Contact:  Sam Gnuse, Altamont Public Library Board President
Subject: Summer Reading Program Follow-up

The Altamont Public Library recently offered their summer reading program to area children ages 3 through 12th grade.  There were 125 area children in the program, according to Beth Speers, Librarian. 

On June 28, the Altamont Public Library offered a free “Dancing with the Stars” show starring Storyteller Marilyn Kinsella, at the Altamont Living Museum.  The show included a 30 minute show with interactive activities and audience participation following. Parents and the community were encouraged to attend this free show.  This show was sponsored by the Altamont Junior Women’s Club, through a donation from their recent Cuddly Bunny Contest.

“Additional children’s reading books will be purchased with the excess funds from their generous donations.” according to Beth Speers, Librarian.  “Support from area organizations like the Altamont Junior Women’s Club allowed us to again provide the Summer Reading Program.  The Altamont Living Museum generously donated the use of the Museum for this fun-filled summer event.  Local merchants donated attendance prizes.  Without these organizations, we could not provide any special events during the Summer Reading Program.” 

At the end of the Summer Reading Program, reading participants were eligible for prizes, donated by the following local merchants.

Dale Wolff and Taylor Law Office
Altamont Junior Women’s Club
Altamont Living Museum
Water Colors
Subway
McDonalds
Cookie Jar
Home Center
S & W Supermarket
Effingham K-Mart
Altamont Drug Store
First Mid Bank
Triangle Video
Dr. Bailey
Dairy Bar
Herb and Juanita Stuemke
Kim Shryock

For more information on the Altamont Public Library, stop by or call 618-483-5457 or visit www.altamontpubliclibrary.com.