Photos and story by Monty Siekerman
Who is this green monster?

Why...it's the new library director, Rhett Grant.

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When he interviewed for the job, he was told that, for several years, the former director was slimed at the end of the summer reading program.  And, yes, he had the option to pass up the sliming. But, Rhett is a good sport and chose to be slimed anyway.

Natalie Walton, library youth services director, did the honors. The exact mixture that made up the slime remains a secret.

Wednesday's events at War Memorial Park included a free swim and pizza, as well. Padrone's donated 35 pizzas for the occasion. In between swimming, pizza, and sliming, kids enjoyed the playground equipment,

Nearly 200 people attended.

The official end of summer reading program is 1:30 p.m. on Saturday. Readers are still eligible for prizes until then. Lots of rain this week = a good time to read.