It almost didn’t happen, but Kirk Cameron was able to read his Christian-themed children’s book to hundreds of kids and parents at a public library in Hendersonville, Tennessee, thanks to an assist from local leaders.

County and city officials stepped in by providing police, traffic and logistical support after the Hendersonville Public Library announced last week the event had been moved to a nearby church, saying it lacked the capacity to accommodate the anticipated large crowd.

The next day, however, Sumner County issued a statement declaring that the reading was back in the library while asking patrons to “please be patient with the space limitations and traffic.”

Mr. Cameron kicked off the event outside the library Saturday by leading the crowd in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance and singing the national anthem, followed by two indoor readings of his book, “As You Grow,” published by Brave Books.

Sumner County Commissioners Tim Jones, Jeremy Mansfield and Matthew Shoaf posed with Mr. Cameron afterward for a photo.

“Great time today with Kirk Cameron and the Brave team,” said Mr. Shoaf in a Facebook post. “Here in Sumner County we will #BeBrave and make sure patriots can speak openly in public spaces!”

The storytime came as part of a planned 15-city nationwide tour featuring Mr. Cameron and allies holding library readings of his Christian-themed book as an alternative to the rising number of drag queen story hours sponsored by public libraries.

Joining the Christian actor in Hendersonville were Missy Robertson, a member of the “Duck Dynasty” family, who read from her Brave Books illustrated children’s work, “Because You’re My Family,” and former University of Kentucky swimming star Riley Gaines.

Sumner County Mayor John Isbell called it “an honor” to host the three celebrity readers, saying that “Mr. Cameron’s wholesome and educational message to the youth of our country and across America is both timely and important.”

“It is important that we instill Christ’s message of hope, faith and love in our children as a foundation for life,” said Mr. Isbell in a statement to Brave Books. “Thank you to Kirk and his team for their work in the mission field of our great nation.”

Brave Books and Amplifi Agency, which represents Mr. Cameron, estimated the attendance in Hendersonville at more than 500 people. The town is located about 18 miles northeast of Nashville.