Book Buddies Literacy Program at Chelmsford Public Library

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Book Buddies: Pairing elementary readers with teen volunteers for one-on-one reading fun.

Book Buddies is a new program for children in grades K-4 and will run as a drop in program in Spring 2013. 

Book Buddies is a fun literacy program for elementary school students. Children will be paired with a trained and experienced teen volunteer for a fun and positive reading experience. This program provides an opportunity for children to practice reading, receive one-on-one attention and have fun with books.

Please note: The CPL Book Buddies program is not a tutoring service. Teen Book Buddy volunteers are neither expected nor trained to correct learning problems, or to teach children to read.

About Book Buddies:

 · Open to Children in grades K-4

· Each session is 30 minutes long.

· Children will be paired with a trained teen volunteer.

· Pairs will chat, read, discuss and play literacy games.

· Children are encouraged to bring their own books but the library will also have some available.

· The program will be overseen by the Children’s Department Staff

· This is a drop in program.  We can accommodate approximately 5 children at 4pm and 5 children at 4:30pm.  Children will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. 

Spring Schedule:

Monday March 11

4-4:30 or 4:30-5pm

Monday March 25

4-4:30 or 4:30-5pm

Monday April 8

4-4:30 or 4:30-5pm

Monday April 22

4-4:30 or 4:30-5pm

Monday May 13

4-4:30 or 4:30-5pm

Please see our website for more programs and information!  www.chelmsfordpubliclibrary.org