Dunlap Library held its 28th annual Easter Egg hunt on Saturday, April 23. Children up to age 10 were allowed to hunt for candy filled and prize filled eggs. Divided into three age groups, the children took great delight in searching for surprises.

“We were excited to host the Easter Egg hunt again this year. It’s a great time for the little ones to enjoy the thrill of the hunt. It’s also a great venue for toddlers to experience Easter at their own pace,” commented library trustee, Ann Byers. “Youngsters that participated in the past have returned as parents and are now bringing their children to enjoy in the Easter tradition.”

Nine year old Sparkle, a real live dwarf bunny, was on hand to watch the children dash about and find various eggs. Local library patron, Anne Sutherland, spoke to the children about different kinds of rabbits and how to care for them.

“Rabbits are special and should be taken care of only if you have learned how,” Sutherland said, “There are many books to read about caring for a bunny. They are just like human babies and have to be handled gently. Rabbits have special diets and can’t just eat anything, mostly hay, vegetables and greens. Loud noises scare them and picking them up could be hurtful to you and to the rabbit.”

“Some rabbits have sharp claws and can scratch. However, rabbits can be lots of fun and very special to own. They live to be about ten years old and love to be around other rabbits and their owners,” she said.

Sutherland also explained, “If you find wild rabbits in the yard, leave them alone. Their mother is watchful and nearby. By the time they reach 14 days old, they have hair and eyes are open and eat grass. The mother is teaching them to be on their own.”

The children were allowed to pet Sparkle gently and he watched as the children sang songs and enjoyed the day.

Azlin Itson, Kourtni Kimmons and Jacob Kimmons found the special prize filled eggs and were each presented with their very own book to keep.