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Literacy | Reading Buddies
2024-10-27 14:00:00 2024-10-27 16:00:00 America/New_York Literacy | Reading Buddies Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading. Collins Hill Branch -

Sunday, October 27
2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Children practice reading skills one-on-one with a reading buddy trained in Active Reading.

Emergent readers will learn and practice literacy skills by reading with a volunteer or library staff member trained in Active Reading. Active Reading helps children build vocabulary and increase fluency and understanding. Space is limited and a waiting list will be available. 

AGE GROUP: | Ages 6-11 |

EVENT TYPE: | Literacy |

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