This spring, libraries across Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties will celebrate family literacy by launching their first community read program: One Book, OWWL Kids.
The inaugural One Book, OWWL Kids selection is Ruby Finds a Worry by Tom Percival. Click to watch the book trailer:
Below is a list of One Book, OWWL Kids celebrations, including a read-aloud and related activities. Each family will receive a copy of Ruby Finds a Worry for their bookshelves at home.
Click a library's name to learn more about their specific event:
- Red Jacket Community Library Tuesday, March 1 (Take & Make)
- Macedon Public Library Saturday, March 5
- Marion Public Library Monday, March 7 (Take & Make)
- Lima Public Library Tuesday, March 8 (Take & Make)
- Cordelia A. Green Library Wednesday, March 9
- Bloomfield Public Library Saturday, March 12 (Take & Make)
- Clifton Springs Library Saturday, March 12
- Victor Farmington Library Monday, March 14
- Geneva Public Library Monday, March 14
- Gorham Free Library Friday, March 18
- Avon Free Library Saturday, March 19
- Lyons Public Library Saturday, March 19
- Newark Public Library Saturday, March 19
- Warsaw Public Library Saturday, March 19
- Naples Library Monday, March 21
- Wadsworth Library (Geneseo) Thursday, March 24
- Mount Morris Library Saturday, March 26
- Town of Gainesville Public Library (Silver Springs) Saturday, March 26
- Williamson Public Library Saturday, March 26
- Sodus Community Library Monday, March 28 and Thursday, March 31
- Rose Free Library Monday, March 28
- Walworth-Seely Public Library Monday, March 28
- Arcade Free Library Tuesday, March 29
- Phelps Library Tuesday, March 29
- Stevens Memorial Community Library (Attica) Tuesday, March 29
- Wolcott Public Library Tuesday, March 29
- Wood Library (Canandaigua) Tuesday, March 29
- Perry Public Library Wednesday, March 30
- Clyde-Savannah Public Library Thursday, March 31
- Palmyra Community Library Thursday, March 31
- Bristol Library Saturday, April 2
- Dansville Public Library Monday, April 11
- Livonia Public Library Monday, April 11
- Allens Hill Free Library Wednesday, April 13 & Saturday, April 16
- Ontario Public Library Wednesday, April 13
- Pike Library Saturday, April 30
We will add more events to this list as dates are scheduled.
One Book, OWWL Kids highlights the importance of sharing books in early literacy development. Reading together develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and can strengthen family and community bonds.
This program is sponsored by Pioneer Library System which supports library services in Ontario, Wayne, Wyoming, and Livingston Counties.