ELEMENTARY CELEBRATES NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

by Rachel Petersen

April 22, 2008

Grab a book and READ!!! It’s National Library Week, time to celebrate all the wonderful things the library can do for you!

Here at the Crete Elementary Media Center, we’re encouraging families to share a book with each other. Consider spending 30 minutes this week reading together as a family.

You could read a story to your child, or have your child read to you. Maybe each family member could read a different book. Then you could take a moment to talk about what you liked about the book.

The American Library Association has some general tips to encourage all children to read and keep reading.

Set a good example as a reader- let your kids see you reading every day.

Get a subscription in your child’s name to an age-appropriate magazine for your child.

Make reading fun – a time that you and your children look forward to spending together.

Keep lots of books, magazines, and newspapers around the house. Visit the library often and shop for books at garage and yard sales, swap meets, and used bookstores.

So, take a break with a book! Enjoy the places you can go – without even leaving your house.