The Daily Herald featured an article about the Longfellow Family Literacy Night that was held at the library. Submitted by the Community Consolidated School District 21.
Parking at the Indian Trails Public Library became scarce during the evening of Tuesday, Jan. 14, as more than 300 students and families gathered for Longfellow Elementary School’s Family Literacy Night.
The two-hour event gave students and families a respite from the plunging temperatures outside, offering an opportunity to see what services the library has to offer; listen to several Longfellow staff members read books aloud; work on an assortment of science, technology, engineering, art and math projects; sign up for a library card; and complete a scavenger hunt to receive a free book donated by the Rotary Club of Buffalo Grove.
“Family Literacy Night is a powerful reminder of how reading brings people together,” said Amy Breiler, director of teaching and learning for literacy. “Seeing so many students and families engaged in activities that celebrate the joy of reading and storytelling highlights the strong partnership between our schools and community in fostering a lifelong love of learning.”
By the end of the evening, 145 Longhorns received free books, and 30 students and parents signed up for library cards.
“It was such a positive experience, bring our families together to enjoy one of our community resources,” said Michelle Friedman, principal of Longfellow, who was one of the staff members to read aloud to students. “There were so many smiling faces and families walking out with a library card. We can’t wait to host the event next year.”