Celebrate Read early. Read often. Week 2019

Spread the word about the FREE family events scheduled May 18-25!

Visit the Read Early event page on Facebook or view the complete calendar of events to find 30 opportunities to celebrate Read early. Read often Week.

Read early. Read often. is a countywide effort to urge parents, siblings, grandparents and community members to read to infants and toddlers. Reading every day, everything, and everywhere will lead to success in school and in life. For more information:  For more information: Contact Allison Keessen, Read early. Read often. Coordinator at (231) 767-7285.

Join us at the Community Mixer!

Meet Cat in the Hat and enjoy fun activities for the entire family! 

We will be featuring our Diverse Book Project at this event, giving away books paid for in part by the John and Mary Schumann Fund of the Community Foundation for Muskegon, "Building an Inclusive Community Mini-Grant"! 

The Community Mixer is sponsored by the Rotary Club and the City of Muskegon Heights.

Support Our Book Drive May 18- June 8, 2019!

Donate to give families the tools they need to read with their children! Drop off donations of new or gently used children’s books to one of many locations, including any library or public school building in Muskegon County. View and share the complete list of drop off locations.

Spread the Word and Earn a Chance to Win a Bundle of Books!

Post a picture of you reading to a baby or toddler on the Read early. Read often. Facebook page, share it with your friends, and ask them to Like and Follow Us on Facebook. 

Receive FREE books at Play & Learn Groups throughout Muskegon County

Give your child a great start by visiting a Play & Learn Group for Babies, Toddlers, and Preschoolers. Meet other parents and kids and enjoy play time and learning with your child!