Big turnout at toddler time

When walking into a library the last thing residents might expect is to hear is the sound of children singing.

This may be the case with other libraries, but not the Sweetwater County Library. On Monday mornings, for about an hour, the multipurpose room is transformed into a toddler heaven.

During regular toddler times, which are Mondays at 10 a.m. Becky Iwen, youth services assistant, uses "The Very Ready Reading Program" as her guide.

This program encourages parents to follow seven easy ways to help prepare their child for reading. Iwen said the seven days, seven ways bookmark encourages par...