Registration is ongoing for the “Prime Time Family Reading Program” offered by the George Coon Public Library.
Rebecca Poole with the library says the program will take place on six Tuesday evenings starting next Tuesday evening, August 23 at 6:30 p.m. She explains that this fun program is for parents, grandparents and children.
Stacey Menser, who is the scholar and leads the discussion every night, the program is a Kentucky Humanities Council project where families get together for dinner and then read children’s books to start discussions about humanities issues.
click to download audioMenser added that it was the best program she had ever attended. She said it started over 20 years ago in Louisiana and there was a lot of methodology and research incorporated into this program.
click to download audioShe said it gives families the opportunity to communicate with their children about their aspirations or what they want to do in life.
click to download audioAccording to Menser, the “Prime Time Family Reading Program” is designed to attract elementary-aged children between the ages of 6 and 10 the target age, but the whole family participates.
click to download audio If you have a toddler at home, Poole said that doesn’t stop you from signing up and bringing your other children as they will have a preschool area set up.
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If you have any questions, contact the George Coon Public Library at (270) 365-2884.
