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Family First Program @ KHCPL
The Family First program at the Kokomo-Howard County Public Library is offered to help families build a cycle of literacy by reading and learning together. The program will give caregivers the tools and confidence to read to their children and to encourage their children to develop a lifelong love of reading. The program is structured so that families can share the joy and value of reading together in a family-centered library environment. The program is funded through an Early Childhood Reading Grant from Target. Family First programs are held once a month at each of the KHCPL library locations. Programs will be led by trained children's librarians and include a family reading activity and discussion, a hands-on activity or craft, and a story time. Each child will receive a new book at each program. Community workers may be invited to participate in programs, speak to the families about the importance of reading in their lives, and read books to the families. During the year, three sessions of Family First will be offered. Registration will be limited to 30 children per session at KHCPL Main and KHCPL South, and 15 at KHCPL Russiaville. Families will be able to attend one four-month session. Families will keep a reading log during the four-month session and a follow up reading log for six weeks after they have completed the program. On completion, the families will receive a Family First reading certificate. For more information or to register, call the Children’s Department at Session 1 • January - May KHCPL Main KHCPL South KHCPL Russiaville
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