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Every second Saturday of the month from January - May 2025 is ESL & Reading Activity Day! This program is designed to help ESL students ages 4 - 8 and their parents improve their reading skills.
ESL & Reading Activity Day
Join us every second Saturday of the month from January – May 2025 in the Children's Area for ESL & Reading Activity Day! This fun, interactive program is designed to help ESL students ages 4 - 8 and their parents improve their reading skills. Each month features a new theme, offering fresh games and activities to enjoy together.
The program is led by Maggie Allen, a Girl Scout Ambassador, in partnership with the Shelby Literacy Center. Allen will be available at the table for the first couple of hours, and then the materials will remain for anyone to drop by and play at their convenience.
About the Presenter Organizations:
The Shelby Literacy Center empowers individuals to reach their personal goals by offering opportunities to learn literacy and life skills. Their programs include English Language classes, 1:1 tutoring, citizenship and job skills training, and both in-person and online classes designed to fit your schedule.
Girl Scout Ambassadors are high school juniors and seniors who embrace their independence, explore their personal goals, and inspire others as they prepare for college and life beyond. Whether earning their Gold Award, traveling the world, or giving back to their community, Girl Scout Ambassadors embody confidence, innovation, and optimism as they work toward making a positive impact on the world.
Drop by and explore—no registration required!
The Library adheres to the Americans with Disabilities Act that assures equal access to all library facilities, activities, and programs. Every attempt will be made to accommodate the needs of persons with disabilities, and the Library welcomes input from persons with disabilities about ways the Library can serve them. Questions about ADA compliance should be addressed to the Library Director.
To request ADA accommodation, please complete the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form. Copies are available at the Information Desk and can be found on our website in the "Services" tab.
Disclaimers Related to Library Programs:
Endorsements: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch Jr. Library participates in cooperative programs with other organizations, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals. Library sponsorship of a program does not constitute an endorsement of the content of the program, views expressed at the program, or the program presenter or performer.
Food Allergies: Items used at this event may contain allergens including but not limited to nuts, gluten, and soy. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. If it is a concern, please ask about allergens before attending the event.
Photo/Video: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored or hosted by the library without the expressed permission of those included within the photograph/video. Photographs/videos may be used in publications, brochures, postcards, posters, newspapers, social media, television, websites, etc., for the purposes of event promotion.
Hold Harmless: The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library shall not be liable for any injuries, damages, or losses incurred by attendees during library events. Attendees expressly agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr Library and its representatives from any claims arising from participation in the event.
The Lucius E. and Elsie C. Burch, Jr. Library serves the Town of Collierville as an information hub offering materials and programming for all ages, three 4-person study rooms, and a 40-person meeting room. It sits in a beautiful location in Halle Park near Collierville Town Hall.