Guide aimed at helping children 5 and under discover the
joy of reading will be available across Toronto and Ontario
TORONTO
(Tuesday, March 19, 2013) – Toronto Public
Library is launching Let’s Get Ready for
Reading: A fun and easy guide to help kids become readers. Together with
Toronto Public Health, the library will be bringing this new and innovative publication
across Ontario to help children five and under discover the joy of reading. The
guide will be widely available in homes, schools, daycares, literacy centres
and libraries across Toronto and the province of Ontario.
When: Tuesday, March 26, 2013, 10:00 a.m.
Where: Cedarbrae Branch
545 Markham Road (south
of Lawrence Avenue East)
Who: National literacy
expert David Booth
Toronto Public
Library Board Chair Paul Ainslie
City Librarian Jane
Pyper
Photo Opportunities available:
School children
participating in a special Ready for Reading storytime led by a children’s
librarian.
School children
engaging in an illustration demonstration by award-winning children’s author and
illustrator, Ruth Ohi.
Toronto
Public Library is the world's busiest urban public library system. Every year,
19 million people visit our branches in neighbourhoods across the city and
borrow 32 million items. To learn more about Toronto Public Library, visit our
website at torontopubliclibrary.ca or call Answerline at 416-393-7131. To get
the most current updates on what's happening at the library, follow us on
Twitter @torontolibrary.
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Media Contact:
Melanie Boatswain-Watson
media@torontopubliclibrary.ca