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Book Buddies

Ziggy Adventure series:
Now on sale at the Truro branch!

Four books with contributions from the 2005/2006 Book Buddies.

Only $1.00 each!

 

Ziggy Summer

Ziggy: Book 1

Ziggy Book 2

Ziggy Book 3


Wetfeather Series: Four books with contributions from the 2006/2007 Book Buddies.

Case of the Missing Flavour

Case of the Missing Teeth

Case of the Misbehaving Monkey

Case of the Missing Star

 

 

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

"Book Buddies" is a reading program for reluctant readers that can play an important role in promoting literacy development for students in early elementary grades.
"Reluctant readers" in grades Primary through 4, are paired with students in Junior High through High School. Under the supervision of library staff, the Big and Little Buddies get together weekly at the Truro Library to read to each other and to participate in other activities that encourage reading for pleasure.

Book Buddies will be scheduled in 3 time blocks throughout this school year. Each time block will be registered separately.

Please register in person at the library.
(Note: There is no expectation that the same Big Buddy will be available for different time blocks.)

 

WINTER SESSION: Tuesdays  
JAN. 19 - MAR. 9
3:30 - 5 pm


Registration begins Jan. 5

Big Buddy Orientation Jan. 12

 

Spring Session: Tuesdays  
APR. 13 - JUNE 1
3:30 - 5 pm


Registration begins Mar. 30

Big Buddy Orientation Apr. 6

 

For further information, please contact the Truro Branch Youth Services at 902.895.1625

 

 

IS BOOK BUDDIES A TUTORING PROGRAM?

NO. The Book Buddies program is not a substitute for tutoring. It is meant to be a fun and interesting recreational reading program that encourages Little Buddies to read books for pleasure and entertainment.

Our Big Buddies are Junior High and High School students who volunteer their time for the benefit of the Little Buddies.

Big Buddies benefit by having a positive community-oriented volunteer opportunity. This is valuable work experience for their portfolios.