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. Sign up today!
Applications:
Little Buddy Application (en Español)
- Supplement Little Buddy Activity Packet
Locations:
Eagle Public Library
Tuesdays, February 14 - April 11 (no Reading Buddies on Tuesday, February 28)
4:30 - 5:30 pm
(970) 328-8800
rachel@evld.org
Avon Public Library
Wednesdays, February 15 - April 12 (no Reading Buddies on Wednesday, March 1)
4:30 - 5:30 pm
(970) 949-6797
laurine@evld.org and sloantheliteracyproject@evld.org
Gypsum Public Library
Wednesdays, February 15 - April 12 (no Reading Buddies on Wednesday, March 1)
4:30 - 5:30 pm
(970) 524-5080
nick@evld.org
Contacts:
Space is limited. For more information or to sign-up please contact:
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Eagle Public Library (970) 328-8800 | rachel@evld.org
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Avon Public Library (970) 949-6797 | laurine@evld.org and sloantheliteracyproject@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.