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:

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

2012 free webinar series on:

Linking Assessment to Intervention
Presenter: Casi Olson, M.A.
Date: February 2, 2012 – 6-8 PM EST
Click here to Register & Attend

"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.

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

Partnership for Children

Meetings for 2012

March 13, 2012 @ 9:30 pm Reading Baptist Day School

May 8, 2012 @ 3:00 pm Knowledge Beginnings

September 11, 2012 @ 6:00 pm Reading YMCA

November 13, 2012 @ 9:30 pm Reading Baptist Day School

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!

STORY TIMES at the Library

Winter Story Time sessions begin in January. Story Time sign-ups begin Tuesday, January 3. Sessions begin the week of January 9.

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:

2012 Dates:

Saturdays, February 4th & March 3rd.

Read about Dads & Donuts on North Reading Patch.com .

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.

SPECIAL EVENTS album cover

Music with Dara *

Upcoming dates: Friday, February 24, all at 10 a.m.

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: February 7, March 6, all from 4-5 p.m.

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.

News:

Urge Congress to Fund Child Care and Other Early Childhood Programs

Mothers know best. And in this challenging economy, mothers (and non-mothers alike) know that it’s key to keep families earning, and children learning.

― send a strong message to Congress to support working mothers and families by increasing funds for child care and other early childhood programs.

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!