In this program\, children are paired with a teen volunteer "reading buddy\," who will support building reading conf idence. Children and buddies will select and read books together\, and com plete fun literacy-based activities.
\nThe goal of reading buddies i s to inspire a love of reading\, through encouragement\, engagement\, and motivation. While we hope children improve their reading skills through th is program\, our reading buddies do not teach reading and do not act as tu tors.
\nRegistration is required. \;
\nSk
ills learned: Critical thinking\, Collaboration\, Communication\, Informat
ion literacy\, Productivity\, Social skills \;
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e review the guidelines and frequently asked questions on our Program FAQ.&nb
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Need to cancel? Please let us
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 If you have to cancel your spot for
any reason\, you can do so by:
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 1.  â
€¯ Logging into MyEvents using your library card.  If you did not register with your librar
y card\, you will need the reference number you received in your confirmat
ion email. \;
 2.    Phone your local branch\, or email oplrefer
ence@oakville.ca.  Please have ready the program title\, program dat
e\, and names of registered individuals. \;
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