Idaho public libraries are celebrating Family Reading Week with a variety of activities, including Family Reading Nights, open houses, workshops for parents, proclamation signings, book drives, displays, newsletter and newspaper articles, and special programs and events.
Libraries hosting a Family Reading Night include:
Some libraries will be partnering in their community for their events:
Benewah District Library in Fernwood is partnering with Parents as Teachers to hold a parent workshop.
The Eastern Owyhee County District Library in Grand View is partnering with the elementary school to host a Family Reading Night.
The Larsent-Sant Public Library in Preston will host a Family Reading Night in conjunction with the Franklin County Reading Association.
In Jerome, the public library will host a Family Reading Night using the theme "Outback Adventures." They will have skits, crafts, games, a book exchange and will serve refreshments. They will partner with Head Start.
The Lewiston City Library is partnering with the Lewis Clark State College Family Education Center to host a Scrapbooking Night. They are also participating in the Operation Wish Book book drive.
The Madison District Library in Rexburg will host a Family Reading Night featuring a Polar Express party.
The Osburn Public Library is partnering with the elementary school. Their activities include a book drive, display and newsletter article.