Information and resources for Imagination Library families
July 2015
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
It's hard to believe, but the very FIRST Imagination Library book was mailed in Erie County in July 2013! That means, the Imagination Library is turning 2 this month! We are also celebrating the 175,000th book being delivered in July!
THANK YOU for being a part of this game-changing program that is helping prepare our youngest citizens to enter kindergarten with a LOVE of reading and ready to learn.
Beating the "Summer Slide"
Summer slide may sound like a playground or water park, but it can also be a dangerous side effect of
children who are not actively engaged in learning over the summer months. This learning loss can cause children to
fall behind in school simply because their brains are not getting enough exercise. Luckily, learning doesn't just happen in a classroom!
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Reading Buddies Events
Learn the importance of reading with your children from birth!
Reading Buddies will be in Albion with the Children's Mobile Museum! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on learning!
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!
Block by Block at McKinley Park
Thursday, July 23 | 4:30 - 6:30pm
Block by Block at Country Fair
8th and East Avenue Location
Monday, July 27 | 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
Involve children as much as possible. Ask questions and encourage conversation about the book. This helps them connect the story with their own lives and also helps them compare the current story to others that they have heard.
Download a Reading Guide for the Imagination Library book
"Little Owl's Night"by Divya Srinivasan
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
Capture 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.
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Safety in the summer, safety in your neighborhood!
