Books, Birds & Banana Splits to Celebrate Literacy

Celebrate National Family Literacy Day at “A Day of Literacy & Play” with KIXE, the YMCA’s “Raising A Reader” Program, Shasta County Office of Education Early Childhood Services, Abba’s Child, Northstate Parent and Public Health. Enjoy family friendly activities, stories, craft activities and free children’s books donated by KIXE and the Shasta Reading Council.

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Schedule of events:

10 a.m. Yummy, healthful banana splits by UC Cooperative Extension

10:15 a.m. Storytime with a follow up craft

11 a.m. Turtle Bay live animal presentations and book creation

Noon “Sid the Science Kid” workshop and “Super Why” Super Reader costumes

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Halloween Costumes are welcome but not required. Gifts and snacks are first come, first served, so early arrival is encouraged. Although this event features activities for children ages 3-8, all family members are welcome. For more information please contact Dawn Suttmoeller at readytolearn@kixe.org or call (530) 243-5493.

What: A Day of Literacy and Play

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Where: Redding Library, 1100 Parkview Avenue, Redding

Cost: Free