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Library reading party permit approved for McNaughton Park; staff expects family turnout
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Summary
The Park Board approved the library's end-of-summer reading party at McNaughton Park; staff said last year's event drew about 700 people and this year will include inflatables, a petting zoo and prize giveaways.
The Park Board approved a permit on May 20 for the library's summer reading-party event at McNaughton Park, a concluding celebration for the library's summer reading challenge.
Allison McLean, representing the library, said the party includes food, inflatables, games and a petting zoo; she said the event typically announces grand-prize winners and that last year's celebration drew about 700 people (it was at Tolleson last year but staff moved this year to McNaughton due to Tolleson's construction). Staff confirmed the petting zoo will have common farm animals (goats, rabbits, chickens, a llama) and that the vendor will attend with animal welfare measures in place (access to water, shade, fans) to avoid overstimulation.
Board members asked about animal welfare and crowd management; staff said the vendor contract requires animal comfort measures. A motion to approve the permit was made and carried by voice vote.
Why it matters: the library's reading-party is a large family event that brings hundreds of attendees to a park; approval includes vendor oversight for inflatables and a petting zoo and logistical coordination for a large crowd.
Staff will monitor vendor compliance, and the library will announce event details to participants.
