Although the summer months are behind us, County Kids Read certainly had some fun in the sun this year.
On July 22nd, the Prince Edward Learning Centre, PEC Library, and CKR all gathered together to host the second annual Reading Round-up at Macaulay Village. PELC hosted a BBQ while offering info to those interested in adult learning services available here in PEC. The library was on-site with the ever-popular button maker, handing out information about library services and how families can obtain their very own library card. To round out the Round-up, CKR helped to make the event a success by handing out 62 books to children and families for free. Overall, it was a remarkable day at the Reading Round-up for kids and adults alike. Events such as this are pivotal in creating community and supporting literacy and learning.
A child selects the perfect book at the Reading Round-up. July 22, 2022
This past July, CKR also received its first ever corporate donation. Thank you so much to Toronto Dominion Bank Picton. We are so grateful for their generous support and donation. Pictured below are employees of TD alongside the Chair of the CKR Board, Anne Preston.
TD bank employees present donation to Anne Preston, CKR chair. July, 2022.
With summer wrapped up and autumn in full swing, CKR volunteers are as busy as ever. Volunteers spent the day this week stamping and shelving books. These books will be distributed this fall to children in need through our 14 community partners.
CKR volunteers busy at work in the reading room. September 16th, 2022
Lastly, CKR would like to thank the Kinsmen Club for their continued support of our program. The money will be used to purchase and distribute new books and nearly-new books for children throughout the County. CKR is 100% volunteer run, and donations such as this are a huge help as they are directly targeted towards the purchase of books.
Anne Preston, chair of CKR, receiving a donation from the Kinsmen Club. September, 2022