Book Buddies pairs teens and kids with the goal of improving kids’ confidence in their reading skills. Kids in grades K-3 are matched with teen volunteers and spend 30 minutes each week reading aloud during the 6-week series. A limited number will be able to participate and may be chosen by lottery.
- Submit an application January 6-16
- K-3 grade readers will be notified via email no later than January 27
- Parents/caregivers must confirm by February 1
Sessions
Bridgeton Trails Branch | Wednesdays, February 8-March 15 |
Grand Glaize Branch | Tuesdays, February 7-March 14 |
Jamestown Bluffs Branch | Tuesdays, February 7-March 14 |
Meramec Valley Branch | Thursdays, February 9-March 16 |
Natural Bridge Branch | Wednesdays, February 8-March 15 |
Teens attend 6:15-7:15 p.m. Kids assigned at 6:15 or 6:45 p.m.
Parents/caregivers must remain in the library during the program at branches.
Virtual Option | |
Zoom | Tuesdays, February 7-March 14 |
Teens attend 6:00-7:15 p.m. Kids assigned at 6:00 or 6:45 p.m. |
K-3 Application: https://forms.gle/9tSDmwJCqfAPKbPa7
Teen Volunteers
Open to ages 12-17. Ages 14-17 are eligible for the virtual option.
Teen Application: https://forms.gle/uUT7DEk5RA24V5wP8
- Teen applicants chosen for a brief interview by phone or Zoom will be contacted by January 25.
- Teen volunteers must attend training and commit to all weekly sessions for the entire 6-week period.
- Teens will earn volunteer hours. Absences may result in forfeiting all earned volunteer hours.
Training
Bridgeton Trails Branch | Wednesday, February 1, 6:15 p.m. |
Grand Glaize Branch | Tuesday, January 31, 6:15 p.m. |
Jamestown Bluffs Branch | Tuesday, January 31, 6:15 p.m. |
Meramec Valley Branch | Thursday, February 2, 6:15 p.m. |
Natural Bridge Branch | Wednesday, February 1, 6:15 p.m. |
Training for Virtual Option | |
Zoom | Tuesday, January 31, 6:00 p.m. |
Virtual Book Buddies Applicants
By registering and participating in the Library’s virtual program, you understand that the video and audio content is streamed to other participants if your microphone or video camera are on. Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent or guardian’s permission to participate and anyone age 9 or younger must have direct adult supervision for the duration of the program.
In order to continue providing access to Library programs through Zoom, the Library was required to consent to Zoom’s educational data collection practices. By participating in virtual Library programs through Zoom, you are consenting to Zoom’s collection and use of the personal information described in
Zoom’s Educational Privacy Statement, [available at: https://zoom.us/educationalprivacy]. If you do not wish for Zoom to collect or use personal information from you and/or your child(ren), do not participate in this virtual Library program.