Patch stopped by Parkland Community Library's "Touch a Truck" event on Saturday, as youngsters climbed aboard all sorts of trucks, including a street sweeper, fire truck, ambulance and liquid nitrogen tanker.
All told, more than 165 kids turned out, with parents and grandparents in tow, to get up close to the vehicles.
Youth Services Librarian Hannah Killian said she was "thrilled" with the turnout. She said she hopes the event helps residents to see the library in a different light, beyond books, and "as a viable community resource."
