The Murphy Arts District is hosting a read-a-long for area children each week day of Spring Break at the Playscape, 301 S. Hill Ave. Former El Dorado Mayor Veronica Smith-Creer kicked off the series on Monday with a reading of her book "My Mimi is the Mayor." Smith-Creer followed up the reading with a short discussion of the book. Today, former Barton Library children's librarian Karla Nelson will read "Secrets of the Apple Tree," followed by a reading of "Otto the Otter and the Great Arkansas Mystery" by Liz Young on Wednesday. All readings begin at 11 a.m. A full list of Spring Break Playscape activities can be found on the Murphy Arts District Facebook page.
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