https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6760b4f3b4127941005be102

By admin, Sat, 03/01/2025 - 23:06

Book Buddies is a free program that brings children and and teen volunteers together to share the joy of reading. It pairs trained volunteers (Big Buddies) with children in Kindergarten through 3rd grades (Little Buddies). For 10 weeks, the Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading. More information can be found on our website

This spring, we wil have two cycles; this event posting is for Session B, which will be on Wednesdays. Session B will run from February 12 - April 23; we will skip March 12. Session A will take place on Tuesdays. 

Applications are available at the front desk from January 2-27. Sign up today!

Start Date
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Event Type
Books & Reading
Audience
Program
Language
Online Event
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Cancelled Event
No
Contact Info
Gisela Parker
+1-832-927-5490
wu@hcpl.net
Registration Required
true
Registration Full
true
Registration Instructions

If you're interested in being a Book Buddy, please grab an application from the front desk starting January 2nd. Applications are due on January 27th. 

New Big Buddies will need to attend a training. Trainings will take place on February 4th and 5th. Returning Big Buddies are exempt from this training session. 

Location Details
Program will take place in the children's section.