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    March 19, 2016
    VIEWPOINT: Reading Corps invests in early literacy for all
    One in three Minnesota kids is not on track to read proficiently at third grade — a critically important milestone indicative of future...
    opinion/columnsMarch 19, 2016 - 12:56am
    January 26, 2016
    First meeting of Woodbury/East Ridge Book Club being held Jan. 31
    Woodbury and East Ridge High School students are being brought together through books. The new Woodbury/East Ridge Book Club will holds its...
    Life/arts and entertainmentJanuary 26, 2016 - 12:31am
    January 13, 2010
    Cozy up with 'Winter Jackets' program
    The Washington County Library "Winter Jackets" reading program for adults is up and running. Participants may pick up a bookmark and review form "starter kit" at the R.H. Stafford Branch Library information desk. For each book read, participants may fill out a review form and return...
    LifeJanuary 13, 2010 - 8:59am
    May 27, 2009
    'Book' your plans for summer
    Librarians in Washington County and throughout the nation are encouraging kids to have fun reading during summer vacation 2009. Studies show that students who read over the summer are better prepared for school success in the fall. Summer reading activities begin June 6 and continue...
    NewsMay 27, 2009 - 7:21am
    May 22, 2009
    District 833 wants to see more boys interested in books
    Devin Carlton, Oltman Junior High School seventh-grader, didn't like reading in sixth grade. This year, in Amy Johnson's reading class, he changed his mind. "I love reading," he said. "I really like fantasy books and I get to choose the books I read." Fellow seventh-grader Shane...
    News/educationMay 22, 2009 - 11:48am
    May 7, 2009
    Sen. Kathy Saltzman, right, spoke April 30 to several reading coaches and teachers from District 833 about the importance of continuing to fund the Minnesota Reading Corps at Woodbury Elementary. Staff photo by Amber Kispert
    Senate fighting for reading programs
    Reading is the cornerstone of education, without knowing how to read, students may struggle in other areas as well. This is why helping students...
    NewsMay 7, 2009 - 10:01am
    March 11, 2009
    Speaking about favorite books with LJHS students
    On Feb. 27 I was at Lake Junior High School participating in its annual National Reading Day event. More than 30 guest speakers from the community came to share their love for reading and to promote literacy and numeracy. Each of us was asked to share one of our favorite books...
    NewsMarch 11, 2009 - 1:10pm
    March 10, 2009
    Speaking about favorite books with LJHS students
    On Feb. 27 I was at Lake Junior High School participating in its annual National Reading Day event. More than 30 guest speakers from the community came to share their love for reading and to promote literacy and numeracy. Each of us was asked to share one of our favorite books...
    NewsMarch 10, 2009 - 1:10pm
    March 4, 2009
    The Lake Junior High Student Literacy Council hosted a variety of events for National Reading Day, Feb. 27. In back from left are Madeline Hanson and Emily Mueller. In front are Katie Tott, Brandi Knupp, Vivian Lu, Naomi Ridley and Anna Bearrood. Staff photo by Amber Kispert
    Book is closed on 'I Love to Read Month'
    After an entire month of traveling to Middle Earth, running with Tom Sawyer and getting lost in the world of Dr. Seuss, "I Love to Read Month,"...
    NewsMarch 4, 2009 - 1:29am
    February 25, 2009
    From left, Hannah Mumm, Katie Fiorentino and Carolyn Mayberry, Woodbury Chamber ambassadors, read to students at Royal Oaks Elementary on Feb. 17. Staff photo by Amber Kispert
    Reading royalty at Royal Oaks
    Woodbury Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors brought their royal court to Royal Oaks Elementary School Feb. 17 to help mark the observance of "I...
    NewsFebruary 25, 2009 - 9:06am
    February 11, 2009
    Author William Hakala at library
    Author and Afton resident William Hakala will be featured at the R.H. Stafford Branch Library "Winter Jackets" adult reading program event Tuesday, Feb. 17, 6 p.m. at the library. Hakala will talk about his new book, a biography of Minnesota landscape painter Don Koestner. The book...
    NewsFebruary 11, 2009 - 12:00am
    February 4, 2009
    Raising good readers
    February is "I Love to Read Month," a time designated to promote literacy and celebrate the joy of reading all across North America. I love to read and write. One of my goals as a parent is to raise my kids to be good readers, to instill in them the love of reading and writing...
    NewsFebruary 4, 2009 - 12:00am
    Students from all grade levels watched with fascination as illustrator Susan Cornelison answered their questions about art and illustrating on Jan. 30 at Bailey Elementary School. Staff photo by Amber Kispert
    Drawing readers by drawing pictures
    You can't judge a book by its cover, but illustrator Susan Cornelison hopes you get drawn in by them. ...
    NewsFebruary 4, 2009 - 12:00am
    January 22, 2009
    Warm up with a good book
    The Washington County Library "Winter Jackets" reading program for adults continues through Feb. 28 at all Washington County branch libraries. Adults are invited to stop at the library and pick up a "starter kit" that includes a list of suggested book titles, a free mug and coffee...
    NewsJanuary 22, 2009 - 12:00am
    December 3, 2008
    Reading has gone to the dogs
    Noel sits at attention with her ears perked waiting to hear the next exciting event in today's story at the R.H. Stafford Library. Once the story comes to a close, Noel's tail is wagging in approval. Noel, a 5-year-old Golden Retriever, is a trained therapy dog who's mission is...
    NewsDecember 3, 2008 - 12:00am
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