Special Programs
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| Our Literacy Program aims to promote reading for young people. We collect slightly used books from our members and donate them to schools and students. We also select books to read to very young children. We strongly believe that reading skills are so fundamental to living a productive life and that this program makes a difference in our community. Two highly recommended reading lists for all purpose summer reading for elementary age children are the Reading is Fundamental List by Reading is Fundamental, Inc. (RIF) and the American Library Association Reading List. Both of these lists can be found on one website - click here. The introduction to these lists includes good strategies for introducing these books to the children. Both lists provide for flexibility for reading abilities. An activity link is also provided on the website. ARW standing committee chair: Molly Governs |
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Every year the National Federation of Republican Women publish the Mamie
Eisenhower Library Project (MELP), a list of recommended and outstanding
books reflecting Republican philosophy and ideals. The 2010 List features
books about our American history with the theme this year being, “ Our History
Is our Future”. There is something on this list for Republicans including diverse
topics for all ages. It can’t be stressed enough for ARW members to become
informed about our American historical roots through comprehensive reading.
By reading we can find out where we have been as a country and from there
plan our future to become better informed voters. To read the list click here.
ARW standing committee chair: Molly Governs
Every year the National Federation of Republican Women publish the Mamie
Eisenhower Library Project (MELP), a list of recommended and outstanding
books reflecting Republican philosophy and ideals. The 2010 List features
books about our American history with the theme this year being, “ Our History
Is our Future”. There is something on this list for Republicans including diverse
topics for all ages. It can’t be stressed enough for ARW members to become
informed about our American historical roots through comprehensive reading.
By reading we can find out where we have been as a country and from there
plan our future to become better informed voters. To read the list click here.
ARW standing committee chair: Molly Governs
| _______________________________________________________________ Our Caring for the American Soldier program has been a great success with projects like the "Girl Scout Cookies" or our annual "Christmas Stocking" and our "Fourth of July Beach Party" campaigns. ARW standing committee chairs: Kate and Judy Kelly |
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The 2010 Clark County Kids Summer Reading Program is June 1-July 31.
This summer’s theme is “Make a Splash – READ!” Reading logs can be picked
up at any one of the branch libraries or downloaded from the Summer Reading
Program website - click here. Benchmarks are 30 minutes of reading and any
child who completes two hours of reading can earn an entry into the Grand Prize
drawing. When the entire reading log is completed the child earns a Gold
Medal. After July 31 one winner will be drawn from each branch to win the
Grand Prize of a $50 Borders gift card.
ARW standing committee chair: Molly Governs
The 2010 Clark County Kids Summer Reading Program is June 1-July 31.
This summer’s theme is “Make a Splash – READ!” Reading logs can be picked
up at any one of the branch libraries or downloaded from the Summer Reading
Program website - click here. Benchmarks are 30 minutes of reading and any
child who completes two hours of reading can earn an entry into the Grand Prize
drawing. When the entire reading log is completed the child earns a Gold
Medal. After July 31 one winner will be drawn from each branch to win the
Grand Prize of a $50 Borders gift card.
ARW standing committee chair: Molly Governs