Growing Readers Together, an early literacy initiative funded by a grant from the Temple Hoyne Buell Foundation and administered by the Colorado State Library, provides early literacy activities and resources for family, friends and neighbors who care for children under the age of 6.
The best way to funnel these resources is through the parents and community partnerships.
Woodruff Memorial Library dedicated a portion of their grant funds toward an early literacy bag project called “Bright Beginnings.” The bags contain a board book, early literacy literature and Woodruff Memorial Library information.
Heather Maes, director of Library Services, and Kimberly Gallegos, Program and Outreach coordinator, presented the Obstetrics Department at Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center with bags to distribute to each baby born at AVRMC.
For more information about upcoming opportunities for Growing Readers Together events and resources, call the library at 384-4612.