Reading

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

In general, School District 833 is strong in math with a 1- percent increase in state test scores, according to Rick Spicuzza, district director of teaching and learning. "Third, fourth and fifth grade students did really well in math," he said. Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment...

ST. PAUL - New test results show three out of four high school sophomores met reading requirements needed for graduation. The Minnesota Department of Education said that an average of 75 percent of 10th graders passed a reading test and that the tougher exam yielded improvements...