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Reading Buddies with the Erie Playhouse
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Saturday, January 21
Blasco Memorial Library
Children's Storytime Room
Registration: 10:30am
Event: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Join United Way, the
Erie
Public Library and our Erie Playhouse friends
for
Reading
Buddies
with the Youtheatre cast of
The Lion King Jr at the Blasco Memorial Library's Children's Storytime Room.
Parents will learn helpful, everyday tips for
reading with children. All families attending will receive lunch and
free tickets to see a performance of the play at The
Erie
Playhouse!
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Free Storytimes & Reading Events
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Be sure to check out these free events!
Monday, January 9 at 6:30pm - Evening Storytime at the Blasco Memorial Library The Erie County Library is excited to offer a free evening storytime for children. Bring the family and join us for fun stories and activities. Attendees will sing, dance, play games, craft, try some science experiments, and more.
Learn more
Tuesday, January 10 at 4:30pm - Read to a Therapy Dog at the Lincoln Community Center, 1255 Manchester Road. The therapy dogs are gentle, non-intimidating listeners. Reading aloud to a dog has proven to be a useful means of encouragement for reluctant readers! Learn more
Wednesday, January 25 at 10am -
Family Storytime at the Millcreek Branch Library, 2088 Interchange Road. Children can enjoy stories, songs, fun activities and crafts that will spark their curiosity and inspire a love for learning!
Learn more
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How to Read to A Squiggly Baby
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As parents and caregivers, you know you should read with your children every day.
But, reading together requires that your baby or toddler will actually
sit still
long enough for a book!
If you've got a squiggler in your house, see if these tips help your reading time go a little more smoothly.
#1 - Read before bed, but don't wait too long!
Really tired little ones have a harder time focusing their attention. It may help to pull out your books before the bath, or right after dinnertime. If your child is too tired to read, don't force it. Keep book times happy times.
#2 - Choose fun, brightly colored books
The most engaging books for little ones have lots of bright, big pictures. Board books, the ones with stiff cardboard pages, are great for little hands to hold.
#3 - Sing along, or have some rhyme time
Books meant to be sung, or books written in rhyme, mean that you and your child get to clap along, sing along, and bounce up and down to the rhythm of the language. The fun physical involvement will keep your child interested in reading.
Read more tips
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Not Receiving Books?
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If you are not receiving books, or have a specific question about the Imagination Library please contact
Joanna Peters via
email or phone (814) 456-2937 ext. 233.
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Other Community News
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SAVE THE DATE
Success By 6
Early Learning Expo
Saturday, April 1, 2017
10:00am - 1:00pm
Millcreek Mall
The whole event is FREE, stay tuned for more details!
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Got photos of your child reading?
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Does your child love Imagination
Library
books? Just enrolled and received their first book? Just had a birthday and received Kindergarten Here I Come and their graduation certificate?
SEND US YOUR PHOTOS
via email to
photos@unitedwayerie.org
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Connect With Us
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Great information, resources, reading guides and tips are shared on the Imagination Library for Erie County Facebook page. Be sure to Like andFollow the page to stay up to date and informed!
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