By Children’s Program Director Ryan Blake
Often when children move into Community LINC they don’t have very many possessions of their own, including books to read.
Providing children with books in their home is a key component for them learning to read and developing a love for reading.
Through generous donations and book drives, Community LINC was able to start a “free library”. The library gives children the opportunity to pick out as many books as they want to take home and keep.
Over the two years, we have given away over 1,300 books to children in our program.
Providing children with books gives me an opportunity to talk with parents about reading with their children. It also gives me a chance to work one on one with struggling readers. The books also serve as an incentive for our children to come to program classes and tutoring.
All of the kids know that at the end of the class night they can pick out a book or two to take home with them.
However, lately we have been slowly running out of books. That being said, any donations of new or gently used books for children and teens are greatly appreciated!
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