SAN MARCOS PUBLIC LIBRARY 625 E. HOPKINS ST. 512-393-8200
Q. I love seeing the flags flying downtown on patriotic holidays. Flag Day was last week. The Fourth of July comes up next. It occurred to me that I know nothing about the history of Flag Day. Why is it in June? When was it first celebrated? I have always loved A.
A. I have always loved seeing those flags, too. Who puts those flags up? The local Kiwanis club puts the flags out in front of businesses who help fund their service projects. I am delighted to say that for at least 30 years, the library has received a generous Kiwanis donation to fund our summer reading program for children.
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