'Peg + Cat' visit McIver's Grant Library for an afternoon of fun

PBS Kids' television show 'Peg + Cat' characters made an afternoon visit to McIver's Grant Public Library in downtown Dyersburg at 1p.m. Wednesday, June 8. In each episode, Peg and Cat somehow find themselves in the middle of some real-life math problems in which they must think critically to figure their way out.

This special visit is part of the 'On Your Mark, Get Set, READ' summer program, which also includes other daily activities all summer long.

KRISTEN DYCUS

kdycus@stategazette.com

PBS Kids' television show "Peg + Cat" characters made an afternoon visit to McIver's Grant Public Library in downtown Dyersburg at 1p.m. Wednesday, June 8.

Peg and Cat are the main characters of a math-based kids' program on the PBS station, broadcasted locally by WLJT in Martin, Tenn.

In each episode, Peg and Cat somehow find themselves in the middle of some real-life math problems in which they must think critically to figure their way out. Drawn against scenery illustrated on graph paper, this perfect pair of problem solvers utilizes basic arithmetic and geometry, patterns and shapes, and other critical thinking skills to resolve their crisis and have fun while doing so. The program promotes early mathematical thinking and problem solving for children ages 3-5.

The children of Dyer County were treated to a wacky Wednesday with Peg and Cat filled with coloring, crafts, games, and photo opportunities sponsored by the City of Dyersburg.

"This is just one of the many events we are able to bring to the library as a result of the city's generosity," Library Children and Youth Services Director Vanessa Cain shared gratefully.

The children of Dyer County were treated to a wacky Wednesday with Peg and Cat filled with coloring, crafts, games, and photo opportunities sponsored by the City of Dyersburg. TV station WLJT partners with local libraries across 16 counties for their annual summer character tour.

"WLJT partners with local libraries across 16 counties for our annual summer character tour," shared WLJT Education Manager Sabrina Bates. "We do this to help libraries kick off their summer reading programs and boost libraries' summer participation."

This special visit is part of the 'On Your Mark, Get Set, READ' summer program, which also includes other daily activities all summer long. Mondays offer Science with 'Dr. Jiggy' and, for children age 7-13, a Junior Book Club. Children of all ages can enjoy story time every Tuesday and games every Wednesday in the Kids' Zone. Children can register for the summer reading program online at http://www.dyersburgdyercolibrary.com/kids-zone.

Another character tour will make its way to McIver's Grant in December of this year.