Top Student Readers gather at the Greater Olney Library

Tuesday, August 2, 2016
OLNEY (WPVI) -- A summer reading celebration with one of Philadelphia's favorite mascots.

The Phanatic greeted kids at the Greater Olney Library Tuesday morning.
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He acted out scenes from his favorite book, "the Phillie Phanatic's one man band.", and then broke out into a dance party complete with an air guitar.

The young students were all top readers who were encouraged to read at least 15 minutes a day.
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