Reading Bridge fosters the joy of reading and boosts literacy skills through mentorship and creative play.

Young readers will be paired with a volunteer mentor to meet at the library once a week for 8-12 weeks (depending on season) to build reading skills and confidence. Each 45 minute session will include time for the student and mentor to read together, play games and activities designed to build literacy skills, and goal setting for the week to come.

To participate in the program, students must:

• be in grades 1, 2, or 3
• read below grade level
• live in or attend school in Anoka County
• be able to meet with their volunteer mentor at the library every week on the same day and time. To respect the time our volunteer mentors  are committing to the program, please do not sign up if you know you will miss more than 2 sessions.  Families should wait for a future season when they can commit to weekly attendance if they know they have scheduling conflicts so their student can get the maximum benefit from the program. 

***A parent/caregiver must stay in the library while the student works with their mentor

Reading Bridge Seasons

Reading Bridge will be offered three times a year. 

Fall:  October to December  **No Reading Bridge Thanksgiving Week 

• Registration open September 2022

Winter/Spring: February to April 

• Registration open January 2023

Summer: June to August

• Registration open May 2023

Registration

Seats are limited and expected to fill quickly.  If you are unable to get a spot, check out our Children's Reading Help page  for additional resources and programs offered at the library that can support your student. 

Registration for the Winter 2023 season is closed.  Our next season will be summer 2023. Available sessions for all branches will be listed on the same calendar.  The event title lists which branch location the timeslot is located ex: "Johnsville Reading Bridge". 

Students will automatically be signed up for the same day/time for the whole Reading Bridge season when they register.  Students may ONLY sign up for one weekly timeslot during a Reading Bridge season. Duplicate registrations will be canceled.