Brittany Kelley
The Kyle Public Library hosted Tiny Tails to You, an educational animal experience for children, Thursday, June 11. Pictured above, Tiny Tails to You property manager Greg Newton teaches attendees about tortoises. He explained that the outer layer of the shell is made up of keratin, which is the same protein that helps form hair and nails. Additionally, Newton noted that tortoises cannot swim, which is one of the varying characteristics between them and turtles.
Following the presentation of several animals and traits about them, children were given the opportunity to meet each new friend up close and personal. The event is part of the library’s summer reading challenge, “Dig into Reading: A Summer of Discovery at KPL.” The initiative encourages 45 days of reading, which library card holders can fill out in their reading log — available at KPL. Turn in a completed log by Friday, Aug. 7, for a chance to win a prize.
To learn more about the summer reading challenge and other events at KPL, visit bit.ly/4vOMaD3.
