Yuletide dreams & stories

Santa Claus reads to children at the Mountain Home Public Library during a visit Thursday evening.

More than 70 youngsters gathered at the library as Santa read a story before listening to their Christmas lists. Photo by Brian S. Orban

While most children at the event hoped that Santa would help grant their fondest Christmas wishes, others like Ashlyn Snow were simply dreaming of their first Christmas. Photo by Brian S. Orban