ARI hosts educational event at local library

Hailey Heseltine ECB Publishing, Inc. Just because it's summer break, it doesn't mean it's time for kids to stop learning! The Jefferson County R.J. Bailar Library has continued the annual tradition of hosting educational events to promote literacy over the summer, with the theme of “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” The library recently partnered with the Aucilla Research Institute (ARI) and G-FAST to bring a unique educational educational experience to the children of Jefferson County. During the July 12 “Walking with the Mastodons” event, over 50 participants of all ages got to enjoy an educational presentation by Dr. Andy Hemmings and Tom Harmon, local archaeologists with A