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Book Buddies reading program at Woonsocket Library

 

Book Buddies is back for Spring!  We are looking for younger reading buddies in 1st 2nd and 3rd grade. Young buddies will read with teens ages 13-17. Teens are able to get service credit for school. Please spread the word.

 

April & May    Wednesday afternoons at 4-4:45pm

 

 

Book Buddies:

Is a program where children currently enrolled in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade read to teen reading buddies ages 13-17, who get community service credit for school. Younger kids build vocabulary and strengthen reading comprehension. This program does NOT teach reading skills. It does build upon already existing reading skills taught at home or in school.

April 2, 9, 23, 30

May 7, 14, 21,

No class April 16th during school vacation week.

 

Join us for some fun!

Children will read with a teen buddy.

Reading, Coloring, Puzzles, Craft

 

Both big and little buddies must register at the Children’s Desk Call 769-9044 Ext. 2  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you use the QR code or email be sure to get a confirmation email from us. No confirmation email might mean we didn’t see your email or name in the QR list. Please sign up prior to the start of the program so we can match younger children and teens for reading together. Teens can earn 1 hour of community service credit for school credit.

Ask at the children’s room desk.

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