August 16, 2014 – United Way of East/Central Texas hosted it’s first annual learning festival at the Palestine Mall. 18 learning and literacy based activities were offered to teach children how reading and learning can influence their everyday lives! After participating in 9 or more activities, children were invited to go into the United Way Book Vault and choose a book to take home to their personal library at no cost. Activities included a story walk, bingo, trivia questions, interactive learning displays, square dancing and more!