November 2021
Imagination Library eNews
Information and resources for Imagination Library families
As of October 2021, 📚 891,778 books have been delivered to more than 25,600 children in Erie County.💯💰100% of Imagination Library program funds are raised by support to United Way of Erie County. Learn More and register an Erie County child under the age of 5 in your life: UnitedWayErie.org/Imagination
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Pandemic Cold and Flu Season:
A Parent's Back-to-School Guide
In this article from Yale Medicine, Yale Medicine doctors share advice on how to keep children healthy during the upcoming cold and flu season.
Imagination Library Book Spotlight
Good Night, Gorilla
By Peggy Rathmann

“Good night, Gorilla,” says the zookeeper. But mischievous Gorilla isn’t quite ready to go to sleep. He’d rather follow the zookeeper on his rounds and let all of the other animals out of their cages. Little night owls can sneak along with Gorilla and see who gets the last laugh in this riotous goodnight romp.
Protect PA Kids By Ending Lead Paint Poisoning!
Lead poisoning can rob children of their intellect causing brain damage and behavioral and learning problems – problems that follow babies into school and through young adulthood - that can lead to doing poorly in school and increased risk for dropping out of school.

Check out PALeadFree's full mission to get lead out of PA homes at https://paleadfree.org/. Together, we can finally get the lead out of PA homes and stop poisoning children! #PromiseProject
What's Happening in November around Erie County?
Tune into United Way's Raising Readers calendar for FREE community and online offerings!

As we enter the fall season, there are plenty of FREE kid-friendly events for your family to participate in. Both in person and virtually! See what's happening around Erie County in November 2021!

Quality Early Care and Education Help is Available!
Erie’s Future Fund wants more children to be prepared for success in kindergarten and life. The Fund provides scholarships to children from low-income families to attend a high-quality early childhood education program within Erie County.

Through the federal Head Start program, Child Development Centers offers a free, full-day preschool program to 3-, 4-, and 5-year-old children that includes breakfast, lunch, snack, and transportation at select locations. Families can learn more about the Head Start program by calling 814-480-9505 or beginning their enrollment online at www.cdcenters.org/enroll-now.

If your family resides in Erie County, has an annual income at or below 185% of the poverty level and have a child who will be attending kindergarten in one or two years, your child may be eligible for these scholarships! Learn more about quality early care here.
Erie Family Center's Diaper Depot
Thanks to support from United Way of Erie County, the Erie Family Center's Diaper Depot is now countywide and expanding! Be sure to check out the Erie Family Center for complete information on upcoming Diaper Depot distribution events. Learn more
Need help?

Don't know where to turn?


Just dial United Way's 211 helpline.
A trained operator will connect you with information about financial assistance, counseling, food/clothing/shelter, health services, substance abuse and much more! It's always free and confidential.

You can also text your zip code to 898-211 to be helped by 211.
Important Information
Join our K Ready Erie community!
United Way has launched a Facebook group dedicated to informing Imagination Library and Raising Readers families about free resources and events in Erie County that will have your child ready for each school year! K Ready Erie
Stay Connected!
Great information, resources, reading guides and tips are shared on the Imagination Library for Erie County Facebook page.

Be sure to Like and Follow the page to stay up to date and informed!
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.