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Reading Buddies

Virtual Edition

The Reading Buddies program is designed to help children develop confidence in reading. Ages 6-10Y

In this 4-week program, children will be paired with a teen volunteer "reading buddy," who will support building reading confidence. Children and buddies will select and read eBooks together, and complete fun literacy-based activities. 

The goal of reading buddies is to inspire a love of reading, through encouragement, engagement, and motivation. While we hope children improve their reading skills through this program, our reading buddies do not teach reading and do not act as tutors. 

Please note: This program is conducted over Zoom using breakout rooms. While OPL staff will be monitoring the breakout rooms in rotation, children will be alone in the breakout room with the teen volunteer at times. Parental/caregiver supervision is advised. 

Registration is required. 

This program is part of OPL’s 2021 Summer Reading Challenge program, running from July 1st to August 31st. Check out how to join the challenge, and find other Summer Reading Challenge programs

Next steps after you register for a program:

You will receive an email confirmation with information about our Virtual Program Guidelines, our cancellation guidelines and other important details you need to know before the start of your session.

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