Twin Harbors Reading Foundation

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Timberland Library Summer Reading Program - Do you have the bug?

Catch the Reading Bug!

Summer reading programs began in the 1890s as a way to encourage school children, particularly those in urban areas and not needed for farm work, to read during their summer vacation, use the library and develop the habit of reading.

Numerous studies have shown that summer programs help ensure that school children retain reading and learning skills over the summer recess.

Summer reading programs are geared for reading for the fun of it. If you can read, thank a teacher. If you love to read, thank a librarian. Libraries are in the business of creating a new generation of readers – people who are curious and love to read. Summer library programs take advantage of children’s natural curiosity to introduce new subjects and different genres – things kids might not study in school but are interested in.

While many libraries have prizes for the number of books read, programs encourage readers of all levels to participate.

For more information visit your local Timberland Regional Library or the TRL website at: http://www.trlib.org/kids.htm

Coffee, anyone?

In May, THRF will partner with several local espresso stands to promote our message, "The most important 20 minutes of your day...Read with a Child." Look for our coffee sleeves on your favorite cup of coffee!

Thanks to the following businesses for partnering with us on this project:
Coffee Brake Espresso, Cosmopolis
The Daily Perk, Raymond
Fast Break Espresso, McCleary
Morning Fix, Montesano

If you are interested in joining our spring campaign, please contact Marcie Sample at msample@readingfoundation.org or 360.507.6481.

Dr. Seuss Distribution a Success!

In February, THRF distributed 1,242 copies of The Eye Book, by Dr. Seuss to children enrolled in preschools and child care facilities throughout Pacific and Grays Harbor counties. We thank the following organizations for sharing our commitment to children and ensuring that they have books in their homes!
Beacon Early Childhood Community Preschool
Bundle of Joy Childcare
Chehalis Tribal Head Start
Country Kids Daycare
East Grays Harbor High School (parenting program)
Elma Center, Sound to Harbor Head Start
Gloria's Childcare
Grays Harbor Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program
Hopkins Preschool, Aberdeen School District
Irene Rowe's Country Child Care
Kid's Korner
Little Tykes Children's Center
Maple Street Center, Sound to Harbor Head Start
New Life Daycare Center
Ocosta Center, Sound to Harbor Head Start
Precious Hearts Learning Center, LLC
Queets/Taholah Daycare
Quinault Nation Head Start
Rainbow House Child Care
Raymond Preschool/ECEAP
Riverside Center, Sound to Harbor Head Start
Shoalwater Bay Tribe
South Bend Early Learning Center
Snug Harbor Child Care & Early Learning Center
Sue's Daycare
The Wonder Years Childcare
Timberland Regional Library - Dr. Seuss' Birthday
Toy Room Child Care
Willapa Valley Little Viking Preschool
Wunderland Childcare Center #2
Wunderland Childcare Center #4