Lynnfield, Reading and North Reading Community Partnership for Children

**NORTH READING**

Family Bulletin Board

If your organization would like to submit an event for inclusion on the family bulletin board for this community, please contact ccorso@childcarecircuit.org or call (978) 722-2544 and ask for Corrine Corso.

Events:

The Lynnfield, Reading & North Reading

Partnership for Children

Presents

Watch for our upcoming Happiest Baby on the Block workshop to be offered in June 2013

Free Play Group

MOMS Club of Reading FREE Open House Event and Playgroup sponsored by the Partnership for Children

Wednesday, May 15th 10:30‐11:30 a.m. at the Reading Library

Come Play with US!! Free crafts and refreshments provided. Open to all!

North Reading Patch.com

2013 free webinar series

Get Kids to Listen Without Nagging, Reminding or Yelling

Tools & Strategies for Effective Positive Parenting

When: April 30, 2013

Time: 9:00 -10:00 PM EST

Cost: Free

Parents of kids ages 2½ - 16 will learn:

                                          Why kids really misbehave - its' probably not what you think!

                            How your personality may actually fuel misbehavior

                The 5 "R's" of Fair & Effective consequences

                     Training resources to reduce your parenting stress

"Fun Things to Do" book - A Guide to Family Activities in Northeast MA

They are available FREE of charge at local outlets NOW !!

Contact ccorso@childcarecircuit.org for additional information

Partnership for Children Meetings for 2013

January 8, 2013 at Burbank YMCA Reading @ 6:00pm

February 12, 2013 at Reading Baptist Church @ 9:30am

March 12, 2013 at Knowledge Beginnings @ 3:00pm

April 9, 2013 at Burbank YMCA Reading @ 6:00pm

May 14, 2013 at Reading Baptist Church @ 9:30am

Reading Baptist Day School, 45 Woburn St., Reading, MA

Reading YMCA, 36 Arthur B. Lord Dr., Reading, MA

Knowledge Beginnings, 48 Main Street, N. Reading, MA

All are welcome to attend. Please call Corrine Corso at 978-722-2544 for more information and directions.

Click here for a guide to various Financial Assistance options for helping to pay for child care, including information on how to sign-up for the Income Eligible waiting list for subsidized child care.

Come to the Library!

Flint Memorial Library
147 Park Street
North Reading, MA
(978) 664-4942

STORY TIMES at the Library

Join us on Tuesdays this summer for summer reading events for children. Each Tuesday will have a different event.

Story Time Days and Times:
Tuesdays: Toddler Tales 9:30am
Thursdays: Preschool Story Time at 9:30am
Fridays: Stories & Songs (2 and 3 year olds) 9:30am

Dads & Donuts:

Mothers and other caregivers are also welcome.

Note: Saturday morning story time meets at 10:30AM the first Saturday of the month from October-March, unless otherwise noted.

Babies & Books - (birth to 18 months) Thursdays, 10:30 am
Early literacy studies have shown that children who are read to from an early age have better language skills, grow up to be better readers, and are more likely to enjoy reading.

When you come to Babies & Books story time you and your infant will be introduced not only to a variety of books, but to songs and rhymes, as well. Repeat these songs and rhymes at home and read to your children every day. The library has a wealth of children's books. For an infant, look for books with bright, bold illustrations and minimal text. Also look at the board book section; these books will stand up to more wear and tear than other books.

Space is limited and registration is required. You may call the library or come in person to sign up.

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Music with Dara *

Upcoming dates:

Friday @ 10:00

MUSIC WITH DARA
With her keyboard, finger plays and songs, Dara VanRemoortel has become a popular visitor to our library. Get in on the preschool fun! No registration is required.

Join the LEGO Club

Upcoming Dates:

Thursday, @ 2:00 pm - Lego Jrs.

Special session - For kids in K - 2.

The Lego Club is for children in second grade and up.

The library is also still looking for donations of clean, gently used Legos. Please no Duplos or large block Legos.

Please Take our Community Needs Survey

Our funder, the Department of Early Education & Care, requires that we do a community survey to gauge parent/family needs in the areas we serve. Please take a few minutes and complete our survey here: Click here to take survey

News:

Send a pre-written letter to Congress

Working Parents Need Child Care

An across-the-board cut sets no priorities!

With the election now behind us, Congress needs to make important budget decisions to avert the looming “fiscal cliff,” (on January 2 when across-the-board budget cuts are scheduled to occur at the same time that current tax cuts are scheduled to expire). All options should be on the table to reduce the deficit, including revenues and spending. Tough decisions need to be made, but effective programs such as child care that help to strengthen our economy are critical to both protecting children and assisting working parents.

Click here for working parents who need child care.

Get your Legislator's contact information:

Visit http://capwiz.com/cdf/dbq/officials/ or

http://www.house.gov/house/MemberWWW.html

Make your voice make a difference for children!