NOVEMBER 4-10, 2009 UCW 17
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Picnic in the Grove Encourages
Family Literacy
by HEATHER YBARRA
Parents are often encouraged
to read to their children. This
encouragement starts
when the children are
newborns and continues
throughout their school
years. The benefi ts
of reading to young
children are proven to
be great. Children learn
that reading can be more
than just homework, it is
fun and enjoyable. The
expansive world of books
is often fi rst experienced
in the local libraries.
Fort Bragg's J.L.
Throckmorton Library
opens its doors and the
world of reading to children daily.
In addition to the wide selection of
books offered at Throckmorton Library,
a variety of activities and events bring
the written word to life for children.
Each Wednesday, parents bring their
young children out for Story Time
which includes a story reading and craft
time. School age children participate
in the Summer Reading Program
which encourages youth to continue to
read when not in school by providing
rewards throughout the
summer.
On Saturday, Nov.
14, Throckmorton Library
will host its annual Picnic
in the Grove. Kids will
enjoy various games and
activities while learning to
appreciate books through
the art of storytelling.
Picnic in the Grove
is free and will last from
noon to 3 p.m. Limited
refreshments and prizes
will round out the fun.
Grab the kids and enjoy
a day outside with books
and see the joy reading can bring to
their faces.
For more information on Picnic
in the Grove or any of the activities
offered by the Library, please call
396-BOOK.
HEATHER YBARRA,
ContributingWriter
COMMENTS? 484-6200 ext. 222 or
Editor@upandcomingweekly.com
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