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Dec 14, 2009 from 12:00 AM - End
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Winter Family Reading Program has begun at the Fort Dodge Public Library!

 

"Pop Open a Good Book" is the theme for the Fort Dodge Public Library's Annual Winter Family Reading Program.  This year's theme also features the popular little mouse from the book If You Give A Mouse A Cookie by Laura Numeroff. 
 
The Winter Family Reading Program is a great, simple way to involve the whole family in reading and visiting the Fort Dodge Public Library!  The program begins December 1st and ends February 22nd. Families who sign up for our Winter Family Reading Program will receive a reading log to record their visits to the library.  Every two weeks, families who bring in their log to be stamped will be entered into the drawing to win a gift basket filled with fun family-oriented prizes.   All children who participate will receive a special reward when they visit the library during the month of March.

 

While summer reading programs for children at libraries have long been popular, the concept of the family program is a new one.  Studies have shown that children read better if they are able to observe their parents reading.  Reading is a great way to spend time together as a family while encouraging conversation, developing shared interests, and becoming a literacy role model for your children.

 

This is the second time the Fort Dodge Women's Club has sponsored the Winter Family Reading Program. The club holds an annual Waffle Breakfast each spring and donates the proceeds to the library to hold this special program. Over 500 families have joined the winter program since its inception!

 

If your family is interested in joining the Winter Family Reading Program or if you have questions about the program, come visit us at the Children's Desk at the Fort Dodge Public Library!

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