Parents invited to learn about '1,000 Books before Kindergarten'
YOUTH. Sussex County Libraries will provide reading lists, logs and small rewards for children who meet a 100-book milestone. Parents can learn more about the initiative at their local branch.
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| 20 Sep 2019 | 02:56
Teen volunteers will keep children busy, so parents at Sparta Public Library information sessions can learn about an initiative called "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten," which aims to get children an early start in reading skills. (
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The Sussex County Library System supports "I,000 Books Before Kindergarten" by providing reading lists, logs, and small rewards as children meet each 100 book milestone.
Parent information sessions about the initiative will be held at multiple locations at 6:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. During that time, teen volunteers will help keep the children occupied while their parents learn about the initiative.
“Children who are introduced to early literacy components have an easier time learning to read and often stay at an elevated reading level throughout their school career," stated Youth Services Coordinator Leigh Wilkinson. "Tasks as simple as singing to your young child, showing them how to hold a book, and even pointing out the language on signs."
For more details and to register go to Event Calendar link at sussexcountylibrary.org.
Meetings
Dennis Branch, 101 Main Street in Newton on Sept. 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Main Library, 125 Morris Turnpike in Frankford on Oct. 8 at 6 p.m.
The Sussex-Wantage Branch, 69 Route 639 in Wantage on Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m.
Franklin Branch, 103 Main Street in Franklin on Oct. 10 at 6:30 p.m.