Boise Public Library

Idaho is Wild about Reading! Reading together is a great way for parents and children to share an activity while helping the child build reading skills.

Discover all the many wonders found at your library! Families are invited to participate in a fun Treasure Hunt where you will learn more about the Library! at Hillcre...st and a get cool bag of Treasures!

No Registration Required.

For More Information about Idaho Family Read Week Events at other Boise Public Library locations, visit this link:
http://www.boisepubliclibrary.org/News_and_Events/Events/IdahoFamilyReadingWeek.shtml

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About Idaho Family Reading Night

Each year, schools, libraries, and community organizations across the state plan activities to celebrate Idaho Family Reading Week. During the week, activities such as Dinner and a Book help encourage parents to read aloud to their children every day and to visit their local public library for information and materials to help with reading.

Research shows that infants and children who are read to are more enthusiastic about reading, are better readers, are more successful in school, and are more likely to remain lifelong readers. Since parents are their children's first teacher, parental involvement in reading dramatically increases children's scores on reading comprehension testing.

Libraries provide families with tools to help give young children a jump start on reading and lifelong learning. Library programs and materials can help parents nurture their child’s developing literacy and encourage the joy of reading as a family activity. Reading together is a great way for parents and children to converse and connect, as well as a way for parents to model good reading habits.

* Note: Former Idaho State Superintendent of Education, Dr. Marilyn Howard, created the original Dinner and a Book program, and has kindly allowed Boise Public Library to borrow the concept.
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