Help Kids Find Stories and Avoid a Reading “Decline by Nine”

by Katie AumanLibrary Blog, Library Programs, Library ServicesPosted on Comments are Disabled

At the library, we hear from many parents and caregivers seeking early literacy resources and activities to help teach their babies, toddlers, and young children important language and reading skills. Through programs like storytimes, librarians actively work with caregivers to model strategies and activities that support at-home reading, writing, and language experiences and encourage school …

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Where Does the Time Go? Memories from the Last 34 Summer Reading Programs

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The year was 1985. The Coca-Cola Company introduced New Coke and the Nintendo Entertainment System was released in North America. Michael Jordon was named the NBA’s “Rookie of the Year.” The first .com was registered and the first version of Windows was released. Mikhail Gorbachev became the leader of the Soviet Union. “We Are the …

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