Raising a Reader

Family-friendly event in Phoenix, Arizona.

Raising A Reader is a national program designed to educate parents and caregivers about the importance of early literacy skills and how they can help build these skills in their young children to help them enter school ready to learn. Families who participate in the program receive 12 high-quality children's books to build their home libraries and are connected to local resources! This is an 8-week series. Please plan on attending all 8 sessions. We are Now Located on the 4th floor next to MACH! FRC Programs are for children from birth to 5 years old and their caregivers. Support for the Phoenix Families First Resource Center is provided by a grant from First Things First. Do you require an accommodation to participate in a Phoenix Public Library program, service, or activity? Call 602-262-4636, TTY 711, or submit your request in person or through Ask Us at least 14 business days before the event. ¿Necesita alguna adaptación para participar en algún programa, servicio o actividad de Phoenix Public Library? Llame al 602-262-4636, a la línea TTY al 711 o presente una solicitud en persona o por medio de Ask Us por lo menos 14 días hábiles antes del evento

Burton Barr Central Library1221 N Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004
Area: Phoenix, Arizona
Ages: Baby (0-1), Toddler (1-3), Kid (4-8)

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