Reading Aloud To Teens

For some reason in our educational system we stop reading out loud to our children when they enter middle school, sometimes even before that. Why? There is so much more to reading aloud to our children then just the function of teaching them to read. Check out this recent magazine article in VOYA (Voice of Youth Avocates) Teens Take Time To Listen When You Make Time To Read Aloud. Reading aloud to teens should be taking place in our schools as this article advocates, however since we do not always have control over that decision we can help by remembering to read aloud to our teens at home, or even sharing audio books while we travel to promote discussion. Happy Reading. ~Sara

Book Bunch!

Schools out for midwinter break February 16-20, 2007!

Children grades 1-4 (ages 6-10, independent readers) are invited for our FIRST EVER Book Bunch at PCPL on Friday February 16 at 11:00 a.m. We will be discussing Chocolate Fever by Smith. There will be fun book discussion; craft and snack (guess what that will be)! If you need a book or to register your child please call 734-878-3888.

Teen Drug & Alcohol Prevent Discussion

Parents, teachers, caregivers, and teens are welcome to join a discussion lead by Kelly from Catholic Social Services about the advertisement strategies drug and alcohol companies use to attract teens. Kelly will also introduce a drug and alcohol prevention website called Reality Check. This discussion will take place at the Pinckney Community Public Library on Tuesday February 6, 2007 from 7:00-7:30 p.m. with time for questions to follow. Refreshments provided. This program is free, but please register so we know how many will be attending by calling 734-878-3888. Thank you. ~Sara