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t its most rudimentar y level, reading is a solitary WITH US... EL AV TR COME pursuit. It’s just you, the words, ideas, the author and maybe a pair of reading glasses. But reading can be more fun when enjoyed together. The experience of reading can be enhanced by sharing it with others. “It depends on the book, but I think reading is mostly personal,” said K aty Basile, who’s been the adult ser vices manager at Manheim Township Public Library (MTPL) for three years. “Some books have a lot of meta-analysis going on. It ties into a lot of discussions, especially for books you feel strongly about. Having someone else’s perspective makes you go back to think about it Katy Basile more. But you always end up with your own experience of reading a oversees a monthly book discus- Lancaster, and is part of the book.” sion group at MTPL , which is Overlook Community Campus. The adult services department located at 595 Granite Run Drive, Members of the book club read an
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Knowledge is empowering and emboldening. Information can open minds and lead to understanding that produces empathy and curiosity. Some people who come to know reptiles come to love them. Those people have given reptiles a chance. “Imagine if someone told you there’s this magical, mysterious world that’s existed all of your life,” said Jesse Rothacker, a 2000 graduate of Warwick High School, a herpetologist and the president of Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary. “That’s the reptile world, and it does exist. It’s a very complex world. Maybe if you hear that, you think, ‘I wonder if I can learn a little bit about it and see what all the excitement is about.’ That’s when you fall in love with these animals.” Rothacker operates Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary from his home in Rapho Township. The organization includes a rescue/ adoption program and provides the foundation for Rothacker’s engaging, entertaining and educational reptile shows. “Half of what everyone knows about reptiles is not true,” said Rothacker. “Everyone thinks every snake is a copperhead. Once you understand that they’re not, you can learn new things about reptiles. If you can get past the fear, then you can unlock the fascination.” Rothacker stages more than 300 45-minute reptile shows each year, both public showings and private performances. He teaches audiences about his
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