Item - 2019.SC11.1
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on December 3, 2019 and was adopted without amendment.
SC11.1 - Reading Circle - Bridlewood Library
- Decision Type:
- Presentation
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt
Community Council Decision
Scarborough Community Council:
1. Received a presentation from the Reading Circle, a community based, non-profit reading program in Scarborough-Agincourt.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Members of Bridlewood Library's Reading Circle gave a presentation on the Reading Circle program.
Origin
Summary
Founded in 2006 the Reading Circle is a community-based, non-profit reading program in Scarborough-Agincourt that offers free 90 minutes reading services to children ages 4-12 at Bridlewood Library from October through May.
The well attended program provides active and engaging activities to reflect the different weekly themes for example Black History Month, eye health, Easter, Halloween and community safety.
Enables local high school students to earn their volunteer hours and develop important skills such as communication, teamwork, engaging with young children and leadership.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-140170.pdf
Speakers
Crystal Chan , Reading Circle
Eric Chan , Reading Circle
Helen Liu , Reading Circle
Mary Zhao , Reading Circle
Michelle Alleyne , Area Manager , Toronto Public Library