Summer reading and other library events

Mr. Rich the Science Guy was the entertainment for Argie Cooper Library's summer reading program held at the Fly Building on June 20. Here, he demonstrates coins spinning on dry ice.

A volunteer risked getting drenched only to find out that Mr. Rich had put baby powder in the water cup. The powder absorbed the water into a gel, which has the kids amazed.

Mr. Rich the Science Guy shows off a block of dry ice, gas frozen at -109 degrees Farenheit.

What do you get with dry ice, water and liquid soap. Bubbles, and lots of them!

County Commissioner Joe Tillet reads Can I Have a Stegosaurus, Mom? Can I? Please!?

County Trustee Tonya Davis gets some illustrative help from Children's Librarian Jessica Osborne while she reads We're Going on a Bear Hunt.

Sen. Jim Tracy explains his job to the children before he reads I'm Gonna Like Me.

Bedford County Supt. of Schools Dr. Ray Butrum reads a book he authored, I Saw a Slimeball Wiggle. Butrum later donated four children's books that he's written to the library.