Sterling Public Library to Kick Off One Book 4 Colorado May 6

Sterling Public Library invites all 4 year olds and their families to the kickoff of One Book 4 Colorado on May 6^th at 4:00 p.m.  Lt. Governor Joe Garcia will be at this special event.  During the program he will read the book that will be given to all 4 year olds.  Following the program 4 year olds may pick up their copy of the book and complete a craft.

The Governor, Lt. Governor, and Denver Mayor will launch One Book 4 Colorado when they announce the book title at the Denver Public Library on the morning of May 6^th. The giveaway period for the book is May 6^th to 20^th.

Sterling Public Library has many events planned as we promote the distribution of books to 4 year olds.   On the following days and times the library will provide a special craft related to the book: 

Wednesday, May 8^th               5:00  - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 11^th                 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 14^th                  4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 16^th                 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.

All kids are invited to attend any or all of these events.  If a 4 year old is unable to attend one of the programs they can stop by the library during regular hours to pick up their copy of the book.

Sterling Public Library is happy to be a part of this wonderful project.  We love being able to hand out the books and help instill the love of reading in young children. 

One Book 4 Colorado is the result of collaboration between Reach Out and Read, Colorado State Library, public libraries, the private sector, and the foundation community. More than 70,000 copies of the same book will be distributed across Colorado to children 4 years of age at local library events and at Reach Out and Read clinics and doctors’ offices. 

Reach Out and Read prepares Colorado’s youngest children to succeed in school by partnering with doctors to prescribe books and encourage families to read together. By providing age-appropriate books to low-income families at well-child visits from 6 months to 5 years of age, Reach Out and Read Colorado prepares children for school and encourages a lifelong love of reading. The following Reach Out and Read sites in Sterling will also have books available to be picked up:  Poudre Valley Medical Group – Dr. Charnecki, Salud Family Health Center and Northeast Colorado Health Department.