Tyson Library Kicks Off Summer 2023 with Touch-A-Truck

Summer programming for 2023 is officially underway at Tyson Library following last Saturday’s Touch-A-Truck event! We had so much fun seeing our young patrons explore the different vehicles parked on our block of West Tyson Street. The drivers were so great with each young visitor and their families – answering questions, helping them climb into the vehicle, and encouraging them to honk the horn or start the sirens.

Izzy and Chloe Burdette learn about the equipment used by Southeastern Indiana REMC with their grandmother Janet Vanosdol.

This event was made possible with the support of many area businesses and first responders who donated their time. Please join us in thanking the Versailles Police Department, the Ripley County Sheriff’s Office, the Indiana State Police, the Versailles Fire Department, Ripley County EMS, the Versailles Street Department, South Ripley Schools, Southeastern Indiana REMC, Affordable Todd’s Wrecker and Repair, 3C Express, and Crum Trucking. By our informal count, approximately 200 people attended Saturday’s event.

Members of the Versailles community and visitors from out of town found their way to the Touch-A-Truck event. Here they wait their turn to sit in the driver’s seat of the truck brought by Affordable Todd’s Wrecker and Repair.

Tyson Library provided BINGO cards that the kids could fill by stopping at each vehicle and getting the driver’s signature. After filling their BINGO cards the kids got to pick a prize from the library’s Treasure Box.

Young Sarah Dixon and Amelia Hepner learned about ambulances and the equipment they carry from Ripley County EMS at Tyson Library’s Touch-A-Truck event on June 10.

Library staff was also available to sign kids up for summer classes and provide information on the adult programs and events scheduled to take place this season. It is not too late to join us for summer reading! Visit our Summer Explorers page to learn more about summer reading and programs. To sign up, please, stop in, call 812-689-5894, or email aly@tysonlibrary.org.

Connor Crowe and his dad, Evan, talked with the Versailles Fire Department about the engine and other equipment that firefighters use to protect themselves on the job.

Visit our Facebook page for more photos from the June 10, 2023 Touch-A-Truck event.