Read to Me

Providing information, training, technical assistance, and resources for Idaho libraries and their community partners.

Our vision is for all parents and caregivers to nurture their children's early literacy skills and for all children to develop as independent readers and become lifelong learners.

Resources and Upcoming Events

Resources			Upcoming Events
	Read to Me's public awareness efforts encompass a wide variety of materials and dissemination methods to reach families across Idaho with information about early literacy and library resources. Outreach materials are available for free to Idaho library staff by using our online ORDER FORM. Additional resources can be found on our Resource Page.			November 15-21 is Family Reading Week.

Outreach Opportunities For Libraries

Jumpstart Kindergarten Registration		First Book
	Librarians encourage parents of children registering for kindergarten to “Get a Jump Start on Reading @ Your Library.” Participating librarians provide early literacy information and a free book to each child and his/her family during kindergarten registration.		The program provides books for at-risk children. This year, the Read to Me program is providing books and services for over children in 22 library programs throughout the state.

Summer Reading		Idaho Child Care Reads
	Summer Reading is the most popular library literacy program. Kids enjoy special programs and reading adventures, and at the same time keep their reading skills sharp for the coming school year.		Librarians host early literacy workshops for child care providers. The Commission provides children’s books and a professional development book to those who complete a workshop.

Every Child Ready to Read
	Every Child Ready to Read Family Workshops is a program that involves young children (ages birth to 6) and their parents/caregivers in learning the early literacy skills that help to prepare children for reading success in school.