Keller Public Library Summer Reading Program - Totally Terrific Turtles and Tortoises

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

Dexter Statesman/Josh Ayers

The Keller Public Library's summer reading program kicked off today at the Park Lane Gym with Dee Loflin and her presentation entitled Totally Terrific Turtles and Tortoises. Loflin showed three turtles Danni, Elvis and Myrtle, along with a 30 pound tortoise named Chomper. In addition to the turtles Loflin also displayed several animal pelts which included deer, buffalo, a red fox, racoon, skunk and a coyote. Loflin also displayed deer antlers, turkey legs, a buffalo vertebre and a donkey skull for the children to examine. The program will continue Wednesday, June 23 at 11 a.m. with Bookish Beats presented by Debbie Koening with the Mingo National Wildlife Refuge.

Mila Snider and her brother Maverick touch one of the turtles.
Cora Dodson touches the shell of Chomper as he chomps on some food.
Draven McGhee examines a donkey skull during the summer reading program.
Kids gather around a table to examine some animal pelts.
Some of the kids in attendance hater around a turtle to feed her some lettuce.
Loflin holds up a skunk pelt during her presentation.
Danni the turtle streches her neck out to have a look around during the presentation.
The kids in attendance listen during the presentation.
The kids in attendance listen during the presentation.
Children's librarian Chris Hillis (left) and Keller Library Director Jordan Myers take a photo with Chomper after the presentation.