Monday, July 19, 2010

1000's of books given to children



What a great year! Because of a grant from First 5 and generous donations from local residents, the Children's Literacy Action Team was able to give away 1080 new books and 740 gently-used books to children living in the Monument Community of the City of Concord.

This year we were able to give new or gently-used books at a variety of community events: Health Fair, Monument Pride, the Census Gathering, a neighborhood Posada, Christmas parties at local apartment complexes, and other special events.

Would you like to help? We always welcome those who want to help collect and organize books, find new creative ways to get books to more children, and volunteer at the Giveaway Events. Please contact Sally Smith, Facilitator of Children's Literacy Action Team at sally@monumentcommunity.org.
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Fall 2008 Off to a Good Start

This next week 18 Story Readers will be starting their reading program to children in the Monument Community. They will be reading at eight different locations.

Many new books were purchased this summer and the teachers are excited about trying out these new books with their children.

The readers are also able to borrow special Stories-to-go bags from the Contra Costa Public Library. Each of these bags follows a simple theme, and the children love these stories.

Hundreds of books have been donated to the action team library this summer, and many will be given away this month at the Health Fair at Meadow Holmes Park.

Volunteers and book donations are always welcome.