Osage Reading Buddies

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Osage Reading Buddies Application Submission

Please contact Sarah Falter at 573-897-2951 or osagebranch@mrrl.org if you have any questions about the program.

Applications are accepted on a first come basis.

Cole County Reading Buddies

What is Reading Buddies?

The Reading Buddies Program is a literacy-based program that pairs kindergarten, first, and second grade students with teen and community volunteers who have been trained to help young readers. Children will meet with their Reading Buddy once a week to read together and do fun group activities in order to help boost reading levels and reading self-esteem. The Reading Buddies Program is designed to give children extra reading practice one-on-one with a mentor and to make the reading experience fun! We will be celebrating reading by doing creative projects, as well as providing snacks and literacy based games.

Teens/Adults

Develop responsibility, leadership, and communication skills while serving your community and make a difference in children’s lives. The first session will be Thursday, July 11th, 2024, and the program will end on Thursday, August 1st, 2024. You may choose to attend one session each week on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00p.m. or 4:30-5:30p.m. Students will be required to attend at least one session offered each week.  If you are not able to attend a session, please contact the Reading Buddies coordinator, so that your Reading Buddy can be assigned to another buddy. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Sarah Falter or Missy Jett at the Osage Branch Missouri River Regional Library at (573) 897-2951, falters@mrrl.org. Once you have submitted the application, we will contact you to confirm your participation in the program. Applications will be accepted on a first come basis. We hope to see you at the Library this summer!

Teen/Adult Buddy Application!

Little Buddies

The first session will be Thursday, July 11th, 2024, and the program will end on Thursday, August 1st, 2024. You may choose to attend one session each week on Thursdays from 3:00-4:00p.m. or 4:30-5:30p.m. Students will be required to attend at least one session offered each week. Parents need to provide transportation to and from the library for the sessions.  If your child is not able to attend a session, please contact the Reading Buddies coordinator, so that your child’s Reading Buddy can be notified.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact Sarah Falter or Missy Jett at the Osage Branch Missouri River Regional Library at (573) 897-2951, falters@mrrl.org. Once you have submitted the application, we will contact you to confirm your child’s participation in the program. Applications will be accepted on a first come basis. We hope to see you at the Library this summer!

Little Buddy Application!