Reading Buddies pairs teen volunteers with younger students for an hour of one-on-one shared reading, once a week. Little Buddies (students in grades 1-3) and Big Buddies (teen mentors in grades 9-12) read together, play reading-based games, and participate in group activities. The purpose of this program is to provide leadership, responsibility, and community service opportunities for high school mentors who help foster a love of reading in elementary school students. You can participate in Reading Buddies at either the Avon or Eagle Public Libraries. Sessions meet once a week for 8 weeks. Sign up today!
Applications:
Little Buddy Application (en Español)
Locations:
Avon Public Library
Wednesdays, September 7 - November 2 (no Reading Buddies on Wednesday, October 12)
4:30 - 5:30 pm
(970) 949-6797
laurine@evld.org and sloantheliteracyproject@evld.org
- Supplement Little Buddy Activity Packet
Gypsum Public Library
Wednesdays, September 21 - November 16 (no Reading Buddies on Wednesday, October 12)
4:30 - 5:30 pm
(970) 524-5080
nick@evld.org
Eagle Public Library
Tuesdays, September 20 - November 15 (no Reading Buddies on Tuesday, October 11)
4:30 - 5:30 pm
(970) 328-8800
rachel@evld.org
Contacts:
Space is limited. For more information or to sign-up please contact:
- Avon Public Library (970) 949-6797 | laurine@evld.org and sloantheliteracyproject@evld.org
- Eagle Public Library (970) 328-8800 | rachel@evld.org
- Gypsum Public Library (970) 528-5080 | nick@evld.org
Reading Buddies is a partnership between the Eagle Valley Library District and The Literacy Project of Eagle County.