Information and resources for Imagination Library families
August 2015
Reading is Crucial
Reading to children at an early age is crucial to the development of their language skills. Take time to make the most of reading time with your child, especially during the summer months.
Read to your young children early and frequently. It is never too early to start reading to children and that is why the Imagination Library begins at birth!
Early reading together has a positive influence on many aspects of language development, including communication skills, word knowledge, and later reading ability. Research finds that reading frequency is more important than social economic class in predicting language growth: parents should read to children almost every day.
Learn the importance of reading with your children from birth!
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 4 from 5:00 - 8:00pm
JFK Center
2021 E 20th St | Erie, PA 16510
Reading Buddies events will take place throughout the evening in the Imagination Library Reading Nook. Join us for a chance to win a $25 Walmart gift card or a Hallmark Story Buddy! Schedule will be available at the registration table.
To find out about other family friendly events this summer, check out theReading Buddies Calendar.
Block by Block Events
Join in the fun as
Erie Together takes "Block by Block" to neighborhoods across Erie County. These
free pop-up events include food, activities for you and your children and chances to receive all kinds of free stuff! Come learn about resources available to help you and your child be prepared for kindergarten!
Country Fair with Miss Pennsylvania
347 East 12th | Erie, PA 16503
Tuesday, August 4 | 11:30am - 1:30pm
Country Fair in McKean
9030 Main St | McKean, PA 16426
Wednesday, August 5 | 11:30am - 1:30pm
Country Fair at 12th and Peninsula
2841 W 12th St | Erie, PA 16505
Friday, August 7 | 11:30am - 1:30pm
To find out about other family friendly events this summer, check out the Reading Buddies Calendar
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READING TIP OF THE MONTH
Minimize distractions so children can focus. Having the TV off and phones and tablets out of reach will help a child focus on the story.
Download a Reading Guide for the Im
agination Library book
"Read to Tiger"by S.J. Fore
NOT RECEIVING BOOKS?
If you are not receiving the books from the Imagination Library contact Joanna Peters at 814.456.2937 or [email protected].
CONNECT WITH US
Take a photo of you and your child reading your latest or favorite Imagination Library book and share it on our Facebook page or via Twitter! You can also email photos to Joelyn Bush, via email at [email protected]to be featured on our website or social media.
