Book Buddies is a fun new program offered in the summer for children entering grades 1–3. The program promotes reading and literacy skills, boost confidence for both the young reader and their buddy.
How the Program Works
Each child will be paired with a tween or teen Book Buddy volunteer. Pairs meet once a week for four weeks, for a one-hour session.
All participants begin and end each session together with a shared story, game, or activity.
During a 30‑minute breakout session, children and their Book Buddies will choose books, read together, and talk about stories.
Please note: This is not a tutoring program.
Schedule
We request that participants attend all four meetings of their selected session.
Session 1 – Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30 PM
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, 28
Session 2 – Wednesdays, 5:30–6:30 PM
Dates: July 8, 15, 22, 29
Sign up for Book Buddies here (applications open on Friday, May 1, 2026)
Are you a tween or teen interested in volunteering?