Library to host PRIME TIME bilingual reading/discussion storytelling series

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September 26, 2012

Library to host PRIME TIME bilingual reading/discussion storytelling series

Anonymous Associated Press Wed Sep 26, 2012, 07:38 AM EDT

ATLANTA — This is the fifth (5) year that families and their children ages 6 to 10 who are experiencing difficulty with reading are participating in PRIME TIME FAMILY READING TIME a free reading, discussion and storytelling series based on illustrated children’s books sponsored by the COASTAL PLAIN REGIONAL LIBRARY. The programs will begin on Wednesday, October 10, and continue for the next six weeks ending on Nov. 14.

Coastal Plain Regional Library is one of more than 20 libraries nationwide selected to participate in the project organized by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office. The project is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH).

PRIME TIME is designed to encourage parents and children to read and discuss humanities topics and aids them in selecting books and becoming active library users. Separate activities are also available for pre-school children ages 3-5. It is offered by a partnership that consists of the library, a scholar/discussion leader, a storyteller and a statewide organizational representative. Kathy Griffis, CPRL Director, and Victoria Horst, TTCPL’s Branch Manager, are leading the partnership. Other representatives include Dr. Billy Reynolds, Scholar; Luz Marti, Storyteller; Trina Jones, Preschool Coordinator and Dina Willis, Program Coordinator.

“We have enjoyed being a part of this nationwide effort that offers an opportunity for families to learn the concept of reading together in a humanities-based project,” said Ms. Horst. “Public Libraries have long been places where adults and children can learn and practice new skills. We are proud to have been able to participate in this unique opportunity for the library to expand family literacy opportunities. By doing so we believe we are making a significant contribution to a more literate community.”

Reading and discussion leaders will conduct bilingual 90-minute meetings at the library for parents or guardians and their children. At each session, a storyteller will present stories and model reading aloud. A humanities scholar will serve as the discussion leader. Members of the library staff, led by Mack Freeman will introduce families to library resources and services using short skits called “advertisements”. Younger siblings, ages 3-5 will participate in separate pre-reading activities.

PRIME TIME, an award-winning family literacy program, is based on a successful series of the same name that began in 1991 at the East Baton Rouge (LA) Parish Library and spread to surrounding states with NEH funding. Since its inception, over 21,800 individuals have participated in more than 535 PRIME TIME programs in 38 states and the Virgin Islands.

For more information about the bilingual PRIME TIME in Tifton, contact Dina Willis, program coordinator 229-386-7265, HYPERLINK "mailto:dwillis@cprl.org" dwillis@cprl.org

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