There are wonderful and free events taking place at public libraries in your neighborhood. Here are some programs being offered through the Oakland and San Francisco public libraries:
July, 2012

Reading Rules
During Raising A Reader workshops, parent often share that their children won’t sit still to listen during storytelling, or that they treat their books carelessly.
Early Literacy Tips
Summer Early Literacy Tips Summer is a great time for young children to practice their literacy skills! While parents shuttle their children to the park, the pool, the grocery store, the beach, and other destinations, they can reinforce early literacy skills by simply talking about everything and anything they see, or playing easy, fun games…
Bay Area Children’s Theatre
The children’s book, Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type , has been adapted into a fun musical for pre-kindergarteners.

Volunteers
As the 2011-12 Raising A Reader program year draws to a close, we would like to extend sincere gratitude to all of our volunteers. We appreciate all of the time, energy, and talents that volunteers offer in service of our students, teachers, and families.