York County Libraries and PeoplesBank want first-graders to get a library card and read. Now underway, the annual Grade One At the Library (GOAL) program aims to give a library card to every first-grader in York County. Grade one is typically when children start learning how to read, and York County Libraries offer a collection of easy reader books, ideal for building literacy skills.
Children who are in first grade can participate in the free program, which awards prizes the first three times they visit the library during October and November. One of the prizes is a copy of "Tall Tall Tree" written by featured GOAL author Anthony D. Fredericks, professor emeritus of education at York College of Pennsylvania and author of more than 160 books.
Parents can register their children for GOAL at http://www.yorklibraries.org/goal or through participating classroom teachers through Friday, Oct. 8. Following registration, library cards will be mailed to students at home. First-graders who are already library members can participate, too.
Fredericks will be featured during a virtual GOAL Celebration event for participants and their families on Saturday, Nov. 13. Details will be announced at http://www.yorklibraries.org.
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