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Read for 15
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End: Saturday, January 27, 2024 - 11:45 a.m.
Cost: FREE
What is Read for 15?
- Read for 15 is an annual community vs. community reading challenge which was adapted from the NWET Literacy Council and has been running in Alberta since 2016.
- Reading for 15 helps to promise literacy and show all reading is valid, and raise awareness of the value of reading for all ages.
How to Participate
- Each library is responsible for promoting Read for 15 in their community and collecting their own statistics.
- Encourage everyone in your community to Read for 15 on January 26th & 27th.
Families, teachers, students, doctors, lawyers, business people, politicians.
Encourage friendly competition.
Collecting and Reporting Reader Statistics
- Have everyone report their reading back to your library.
- Offer options to report their reading: phone, email, Facebook/Messenger, webpage,surveys, or visit your library in person
- Record 15 minutes per person, one entry per person.
Report Your Results
- Deadline to report your readers is January 29, 2024.
- Watch the Read for 15 Facebook page for updates on ways to report your readers.
- There are awards to be won! Winners will be announced on January 30, 2024!
- Results will be tabulated on Wednesday, January 31 and posted on the Read for 15 Facebook page.
Questions? Contact Kerri at 780-524-3033 or librarian@valleyviewlibrary.ab.ca
Libraries - Download the Read for 15 promotional graphics below
How to Participate (Guidelines for libraries)
Read for 15 Poster EXAMPLE (For Community) ** You need to add YOUR library's contact info. Download this publisher template:
Read for 15 Handout EXAMPLE ** You need to add YOUR library's contact info. Download this publisher template: