Joining the board, top row, from left, are Kristen Bunch, Pauline Carpenter and Pam Combs, and bottom row from left, Sonia Gironda, Kimbela McMinn and Carol Stefaniak. “We are thrilled to welcome these new members to the United Way Board,” Board Chair Sherri Holbert said. “Their expertise, community connections and passion for our community and United Way’s mission and work will make them real assets to our team. Our organization is fortunate to have a wise group of leaders serving on our board who are fighting for the education, financial stability and health of everyone in our community.”
MountainTrue is partnering for water quality with label material manufacturer UPM Raflatac, which is sponsoring MountainTrue’s Volunteer Water Information Network through the company’s Bifore Share and Care grant program. MountainTrue’s volunteer-powered VWIN program features members of the public collecting water samples from over 30 sites throughout the French Broad
Lee County Library System expands Early Literacy offerings for families
Published: January 29, 2021 9:51 AM EST
The Lee County Library System has enhanced its early literacy services with the redesign and relaunch of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program and the addition of a website section specifically for families with young children.
These efforts come as educators nationwide look for opportunities to reach young children before they enter kindergarten. The additional library services complement the library system’s diverse collection of books and resources for young children while providing support to parents and caregivers as they navigate their child’s first years.
“The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is more than a reading log,” said Amy-Jane McWilliam, Youth Services Coordinator. “As a parent tracks the books they read with their child, they also learn about the five early literacy practices of reading, writing, singing, playing and talking and th
Hayward (Calif.) Public Library
As library director, Addleman has navigated the COVID-19 pandemic with inspiring optimism and extensive expertise. Her efforts include removing barriers to online library card registration, distributing technology to community members in need, and purchasing a bookmobile to distribute resources throughout the area.
Addleman came to Hayward Public Library in January 2019 as director of library services during a time of great transition for the department, including construction of a new building that was already a year behind schedule. Unfortunately, six months after the new library finally opened, it had to close again because of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In what was a dark time for many, Addleman’s optimism and enthusiasm shone through,” nominators wrote. She swiftly leveraged resources to purchase a bookmobile for the community.
Caregivers and parents can get access to literacy tips through this York County program. (WYDaily/ Courtesy of York County)
The York County Public Library is starting a new program called âBaby Bookworms,” a six-week Zoom session for caregivers with literacy, parenting tips and other resources.
The event is geared for parents and caregivers of infants ââfrom birth to fifteen months. You can register here.Â
âParenting is tough and even more so for parents of little ones,” said Michelle Paxton, Youth Services Coordinator, in a prepared statement. “COVID-19 has added another layer of stress because parents and caregivers are unable to meet in person with other adults in similar situations to find support and advice.”Â
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