Read to Me First Book targets children ages birth to seven who are unlikely to have many books in their homes or have a library card. The program provides a book a month for nine months for each participating child, and First Book families can participate in a free early literacy workshop. First Book parents also receive a monthly newsletter, "The Bookworm," which suggests tips and strategies to support early literacy skills at home.

In addition to providing children with books, a goal of the Read to Me program is to encourage contact between participating families and librarians to promote local library services.  

Program Requirements (Word Document)

Map of Libraries Participating in 2011-2012