R.E.A.D. Program
About R.E.A.D.
The R.E.A.D. Program (Reading Enjoyment and Development) offers free one-on-one help with volunteers to children who are having difficulty with reading by:
- Inspiring a love of reading
- Creating a positive relationship with a volunteer reading partner
- Motivating children to read and use the library
- Encouraging families to read together
- Introducing children to a variety of reading materials
R.E.A.D. sessions are tailored to the interests and abilities of individual children.
The program is not designed to duplicate what happens in school but rather to create a more positive attitude toward reading.
Volunteers who work with the children are trained to encourage and motivate children through the use of games, crafts and activities that are literacy-based.
Who?:
Children who are in Grade 1 to Grade 7 who are having difficulty reading.
When?:
One hour each week after school or on Saturdays between October and April.
Where?:
For more information:
Contact the Library's Literacy Facilitators:
Frances Cutt 519-521-5921.
Katelyn Garnaitis 519-520-8774.
To volunteer:
Find information in the volunteer section of our website.
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“My son’s reading has improved so much over the last year. He reads more in school, on the computer and even reads to us on occasions. His grades have gone from 50’s to 70’s in his highschool scores. He has more confidence when ordering meals off menus now. R.E.A.D. parent
It's fun, you get to play games. I’m better at writing and reading, but I like playing the games. And I like hanging out with my reading buddy. R.E.A.D. child age 8
I am involved in ...READ, which pairs adults with children who are having difficulty reading. [This has] gifted me with many cherished experiences and new relationships as well as offering some very interesting insights into language and writing. And, well, it feels good too. R.E.A.D. volunteer