Burlington Library Association
It is never too early to start exposing a child to the joy of books.
BLA Board member Dawn Markelon began this program in December 2000,
using
materials purchased from the Friends of Libraries USA along with a packet
of early reading materials. Besides a
new hardboard book, the bag includes a bookmark with a list of books babies
will enjoy, a magnetic picture frame, and
pamphlets with ideas on how to stimulate young children to read. A wealth of
suggestions on how and when to
find the time to read to a child is also included. To date, approximately
50 bags have been distributed.
If you know of a family with a new arrival (up to 12 months old),
please call the library at 673-3331 or click to send an email,
and they will send the family a letter about this program inviting them to stop by for
their gift bag.