Did you know that September is National Literacy Month? Reading is an important habit to start, whether your child is four months old or four years old—it’s never too late to build reading into your relationship with your child.
Below are a few ways you can prepare for National Literacy Month. Take a look, make a plan, and be ready on September 1st!
1. Visit a Little Free Library
These take-a-book, leave-a-book depots are perfect spots to find a new read or swap out your old books. All books are free. Check out our list of libraries and find one near you here.
2. Enjoy virtual programming from Muncie Public Library
Even though Muncie Public Library may not have open buildings right now, they still offer lots of opportunities to build literacy. Their online catalog is still available to place books on hold, which you can then go pick up at one of the Library branches. The best part? Like all Muncie Public Library resources, this service is free. For more information on how to check out a book for your child, call 765-741-7333 (for Kennedy) or 765-741-5151 (for Maring-Hunt.)
3. Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Maybe it’s been hard for your family to get out of the house. The good news is that through a United Way program called Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, you can have a picture book delivered to your home every month for free. Want to sign up and start getting free children’s books mailed to your door? Click here to sign up.