Jean Gordon
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:31 am
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The Carolina Panthers selected Rutherfordton recently as one of 5 Keep Pounding Communities for its Reading Spectacular featuring Read 20, an initiative to encourage youth to read for 20 minutes each day.
Panthers players, cheerleaders, and staff gathered at Kiwanis Park to encourage the adventure of reading with Rutherfordton Elementary students. Activities included a picnic lunch, an encouragement pep rally celebrating the end of grade testing and key school staff members, and building two free public libraries, one of which will be permanently installed in Kiwanis Park. Students also received a copy of a book based on grade level.
The Panthers Foundation presented $5,100 to Norris Public Library to future the efforts of Read 20 locally.
Library Director Sarah Ross said the donation will go toward the children's book selections, adding more diversity in reading for all children.