Readers in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd grade are paired with a volunteer mentor to meet once a week for 8-12 weeks (depending on season). Each 45 minute session includes time for reading, games and activities designed to build literacy skills, and goal setting for the week to come.
Consistency and the relationship built between mentor and reader are critical to the success of Reading Bridge. Mentors must be able to commit to meeting with their student at the library each week at the same day and time during after-school hours for the Reading Bridge season:
Fall: October - December (No Reading Bridge the week of Thanksgiving.)
Winter/Spring: February-April
Summer: June-August