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Family Read Night slated at Hancock County libraries
For the Daily Gate City
Family Read Night is sponsored by Jesse White, Secretary of State and State Librarian and is celebrated annually in Illinois on the third Thursday in November.
It is a statewide event where families are encouraged to spend quality time reading together.
This year's theme is “Celebrate Good Times: Read Together!”
Carl Sandburg College Family Literacy is co-sponsoring three events in area locations.
The first event will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Carl Sandburg College - The Branch Campus in Carthage.
The Carthage Public librarian will read stories. There also will be crafts, and a chance for every family to make a holiday wreath. Every child who attends will receive an age appropriate book.
Warsaw Public Library's Family Read Night is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Every family will have the chance to make a craft, play games, read together and listen to stories.
Nauvoo Public Library's Family Read Night is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Guest reader will be local artist, Jim Topic.
Families will have the chance to read at the library or check out books to read at home. A craft, snack and door prizes will be offered at all Family Read Nights.
For more information please contact your local library or call CSC at 217- 357-3129, extension 7245.
Registration is required and payment is due at time of registration. To enroll please call 217-357-3129 or visit The Branch Campus at 305 Sandburg Drive in Carthage. Persons may also register over the Internet at www.sandburg.edu.
Family Read Night is sponsored by Jesse White, Secretary of State and State Librarian and is celebrated annually in Illinois on the third Thursday in November.
It is a statewide event where families are encouraged to spend quality time reading together.
This year's theme is “Celebrate Good Times: Read Together!”
Carl Sandburg College Family Literacy is co-sponsoring three events in area locations.
The first event will be from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at Carl Sandburg College - The Branch Campus in Carthage.
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Warsaw Public Library's Family Read Night is from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Every family will have the chance to make a craft, play games, read together and listen to stories.
Nauvoo Public Library's Family Read Night is from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15. Guest reader will be local artist, Jim Topic.
Families will have the chance to read at the library or check out books to read at home. A craft, snack and door prizes will be offered at all Family Read Nights.
For more information please contact your local library or call CSC at 217- 357-3129, extension 7245.
Registration is required and payment is due at time of registration. To enroll please call 217-357-3129 or visit The Branch Campus at 305 Sandburg Drive in Carthage. Persons may also register over the Internet at www.sandburg.edu.
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