Call for Teen Summer Reading Volunteers!
Several of our branches are in need of teen volunteers to help out during Summer Reading! Teens will earn volunteer hours toward their silver card - and it also looks great on a college application.
Teen volunteers will need their parents' permission. Attend an orientation session to sign up!
Dyer-Schererville: Orientation May 14 or May 17
Griffith-Calumet Twp, Hobart, Lake Station-New Chicago, Merrillville: One-on-one orientation. Call or visit your branch to sign up & schedule!
Munster: Orientation May 5, May 13, May 21, or May 29
St. John: Orientation May 19 or May 28
Cedar Lake and Highland Branches will not need teen volunteers this year. Teens from those branches are welcome to sign up at other branches!
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Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Doris by Lo Cole
Skills:
• Vocabulary
• Narrative Skills
• Background Knowledge
Practices:
• Talking
• Reading
Extend the book with tissue paper flower collage!
Thank You by Jarvis
Skills:
• Phonological Awareness
• Print Awareness
• Vocabulary
Practices:
• Talking
• Playing
Extend the book with a gratitude mini journal!
How does READING help my child get ready to read?
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