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Literacy and outreach library programs are growing stronger.
Our growing circle of donors has helped strengthen our libraries. Early Learning stations have been added and donations have helped to offset costs and allowed the Kids' Bookmobile to service unserved and under-served children in the county, Librarians can continue to visit seniors in adult care facilities, deliver books to childcare facilities and much, much more.
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Book Discussion KitsThese kits contain multiple copies of the same book which are specially chosen for adult and teen readers to encourage discussion and foster the joy of reading. Read more>> Early Learning ProgramThrough the Early Learning Program, age appropriate books are delivered to child care centers and daycares, at-risk parents are educated on reading to babies and certified training is offered to child care professionals. Read more>> Live Homework HelpLive Homework Help provides professional, trained tutors using instant messaging and two-way white boards to help students in real time...FREE with your library card. Read more>> Our Own Words Teen Writing ContestOur Own Words is one of the few free, local literary opportunities for young writers to receive positive, public recognition, publication and cash prizes for their work. Read more>> |
Diverse Communities ProjectTo help contribute to a sense of community identity and to remove barriers that may prevent success for ethnic populations, funding will purchase English as a Second Language materials. Read more >> Explorer Kids' BookmobileImagine a place where children in Pierce County's low-income neighborhoods are getting their very first library card. The Explorer bookmobile brings the total library experience directly to them. Read more >> Outreach Service to Elderly and HomeboundThe library regularly visits 32 nursing homes and retirement centers, reaching more than 5,000 seniors annually. Read more>> Summer Reading ProgramThis summer over 25,000 kids will once again discover the fun of reading when they pick up the FREE Summer Reading activity book at their library. Read more>> |
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