Maddy Piper and Mercedes Crowe from the ROC, along with Wendy Matthews (County Kids Read) and Liz Bosma Donovan (Wellington Rotary) were in attendance at the Wellington Family Day events at Lehigh Centre last week. County Kids Read provided books to help the Wellington Rotary launch a new free reading program website. The online site helps children with reading skills such as sight word recognition.
CKR Receives Grant from the Huff Estate Family Fund
Lanny Huff presents Janna Smith from the Arts Council and Anne Preston from County Kids Read with a cheque from the Huff Estate Family Fund. County Kids Read was one of several organizations to receive a grant from the Fund.
PEC Learning Centre Visits County Kids Read Book Room
On Wednesday, February 20th Anne Preston and Peta Shelton from County Kids Read hosted a visit to the book room by students and staff of the Prince Edward County Learning Centre. The visit acquainted us with the interests and needs of students at The Learning Centre and also gave us a glimpse of the genuine care and consideration that the staff and students show each other.
CKR Volunteers Host Open House for New County Council
On Friday, February 1st several Councillors and the Mayor of Prince Edward County visited the County Kids Read book room. Coffee, treats and conversations about literacy filled the room. The low literacy rates in the County and the response to this issue by the County Kids Read project was discussed by volunteers and council.
Thank you to the council for taking the time to visit and learn about County Kids Read.
This photo, taken at the open house, includes (left to right) Municipal Councillors Phil St. Jean, Ernie Margetson, Kate MacNaughton, Mayor Steve Ferguson, Councillors Bill Roberts, Phil Prinzen, CKR Chair Anne Preston (in front) and Councillor Bill McMahon.
Santa Visits Babies and Beyond
Ho Ho Ho! Santa was a big hit, and so were the board books from County Kids Read when Santa visited the Babies and Beyond group at The Hub Centre on December 18th.
Sophiasburgh Christmas Luncheon
Nancy Kroeker from County Kids Read joins staff and students to enjoy the Christmas luncheon at Sophiasburgh Public School on Tuesday, December 18th.
County Kids Read Bookshelves Full Again
The volunteers at County Kids Read were busy this past Friday sorting and shelving our new shipment of books. Some of the books had been purchased from publishers and some were obtained from a pop-up event organized by First Books Canada. Thanks to donations from the community and the gift from First Books Canada, the book shelves are full again!
Cardiac Rehab Group Donation to County Kids Read
Anne Preston picks up book donations from the Cardiac Rehab program in the County. With Anne are the staff of the Cardiac Rehab program.
Kiwanis Club Donates to County Kids Read
Jill Hill and Anne Preston from County Kids Read accept a generous donation from Michael Smith and Sally Margueratt of the Kiwanis Club of Picton.
Author Melanie Florence Visits PEC
County Kids Reads hosted an author event this past Thursday featuring Melanie Florence for the grade four and five students from Sophiasburgh Public School and The Tyendinaga Mohawk Public School. The presentation was held in the Legacy Room at Books and Company in Picton. Melanie is an indigenous author currently living in Toronto. She has written many award winning books about indigenous issues for children and youth.
