The D.C. Public Library will feature Ronald McDonald as part of its “Summer Quest: Readers Rule” summer reading program for schoolchildren. Is this an innocent tactic to get young children excited about reading, or an evil ploy by the McDonald’s corporation to hook kids on their fatty foods? After seeing Super Size Me, DCist isn’t slightly suspicious …

Ronald McDonald at DC Public Library

Ronald McDonald will visit children participating in the D.C. Public Library’s Summer Quest: Readers Rule during the month of August. He will read to children in a fun, educational program. Ronald McDonald is the world’s most recognized children’s ambassador! He has welcomed visitors to over 359 McDonald’s restaurants in the District of Columbia and has made special appearances at many local schools, libraries and community events. Ages 4 – 9. Public contact: 645-4297.
– Thursday, August 12, 10:30 a.m., Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, 3660 Alabama Ave. SE
– Thursday, August 12, 1:30 p.m., Anacostia Neighborhood Library, 1800 Good Hope Road, SE
– Wednesday, August 18, 10:30 a.m., Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library, 115 Atlantic St. SW
– Wednesday, August 18, 1:30 p.m., Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library, 5401 South Dakota Ave. NE
– Thursday, August 19, 10:30 a.m., West End Neighborhood Library, 1101 24th St. NW
– Thursday, August 19, 1:30 p.m., Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 Seventh St. NE
– Friday, August 20, 10:30 a.m., Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R St. NW
– Friday, August 20, 1:30 p.m., Martin Luther, King, Jr., Memorial Library, 901 G St. NW, Children’s Room

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