Students entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a local teen during this 5-week program. Registrants must commit to at least 3 weeks. (Note weeks you will be unavailable during registration). A variety of reading materials will be supplied. Registration begins May 28th and will be limited by the number of volunteers we recruit.

Students entering grades 1-3 can practice reading with a local teen during this 5-week program. Registrants must commit to at least 3 weeks. (Note weeks you will be unavailable during registration). A variety of reading materials will be supplied. Registration begins May 28th and will be limited by the number of volunteers we recruit.

Join us for high-energy fun and audience participation as Chip Richter shares original songs, familiar favorites, and stories that will inspire kids to “dig into” the wonderful adventure of reading. For preschoolers-5th graders and their families. No registration is required.
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Strengthen your reading skills by reading out loud to these very patient listeners! Volunteers from Central Ohio Good Shepherds will bring their therapy dogs to Miller Park. The dogs will listen to the children read and you can find out more about this wonderful organization. Join us for an evening of reading and dogs! For children in grades K-5.

Related Reading: “The Doghouse” by Jan Thomas

Get ready for a magical treasure hunt with performer Erica Carlson. This is a fast paced comedy magic show featuring Sedgewick, a real live hedgehog. Using the book “Who Stole the Gold” by Udo Weigelt for inspiration, Erica and her pirate crew will go on an adventure to uncover magical buried treasure!

Related Reading: Hedgie’s Surprise by Jan Brett