Finding representation and inspiration at the Library
When a little girl discovers a reading buddy and books where she can see herself, it opens up a whole new world of exploration and curiosity for her family.
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Go back to school with Charlotte Mecklenburg Library
Returning to school looks a little different this year, but Charlotte Mecklenburg Library offers a multitude of services and resources to help make virtual learning more manageable.
Read WITH Your Kids, Not Just TO Them
Active Reading is a strategy of reading aloud a children's book by asking questions, building vocabulary, and connecting to your child's world.
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Summer Break begins to wrap up
It's been an incredible summer reading, learning and exploring with everyone. See you next year!
Become an Active Reading mentor
Through Active Reading workshops for parents, reading resources online and now Active Reading mentor training, our goal of doubling third grade reading outcomes by 2025 is becoming more of a reality.
StoryWalk
StoryWalk®
Books in Parks? What a novel idea! A walk in the park has taken on new meaning.
StoryWalks Launches Third Location
StoryWalks Launches its Third Location In Greir Heights Park in March 2018
Here's what you need to know about the power of Active Reading
We all know that reading is important for children’s development. Studies even show that babies benefit from reading with their caregivers well before they can even grasp language. But, there is something simple you can do to significantly improve the language and reading skills of the children in your lives. It’s called Active Reading.
Active Reading
Learn to read WITH your child, rather than reading a book TO your child! How? It’s called Active Reading.
Active Reading is the practice of reading aloud a picture book with a child by asking questions, building vocabulary, and connecting to the child’s world. This research-based approach improves a child’s language skills, vocabulary, and ability to understand what they read on their own.