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CHILDREN'S LITERACY PROGRAMS
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Improve Your Child’s Reading Confidence!
September 12 - November 15
For Students Grades 1 - 4
Each week, an attentive volunteer will be matched with your student
for 30 minutes of in-person shared reading and book discussion,
which allows children to voice their opinions.
It's FREE to participate!
Online Registration is required. Space is limited.
Newbury Park LibraryTuesdays (except 10/31) |
Grant R. Brimhall LibraryWednesdays (except 11/1) |
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Cursive for Kids

Wednesdays, October 4 - November 15
30-minute practice for grades 2- 5
Cursive for Kids is a series of workshops for children to practice writing the letters of the alphabet. Then progress to writing simple words and short sentences. Writing cursive uses fine motor skills. Studies from the Journal of Cognitive Neuroscience suggest that writing by hand increases brain activity and memory of concepts.
Online Registration is required. Space is limited.
Grant R. Brimhall Library
Wednesdays (except 11/1)
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room
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For students grades 2 - 5
Let’s Roll-a-Story!
This activity engages students by providing elements of storytelling while simultaneously supporting skills such as brainstorming and creative writing.Online Registration is required. Space is limited.
Grant R. Brimhall Library
Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Dec. 14, Jan. 25, Feb. 8, Mar. 14, Apr. 18
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Grant R. Brimhall Library Community Room
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Readers of all levels and abilities are invited to come and read to a certified therapy dog!
Newbury Park Library1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month |
Grant R. Brimhall LibraryTuesdays |
Come and read to a certified therapy dog! Participants will sign up for a brief ten minute session with a dog and their owner. No registration is required.
Download Literacy Programs for Grades K - 5 flyer (English & Spanish)
Please note: all programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice. Not affiliated with Conejo Valley Unified School District