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With thanks to the Redwood City Library Foundation for this article about our Traveling Storytime service:
Traveling Storytime is a heartwarming Redwood City Public Library program where dedicated volunteers, ranging in age from 11 to 85, have read to over 230,000 children. Their mission? To ignite a lifelong love of reading by visiting daycare centers and preschools in Redwood City every week.
Why It Matters: Imagine the joy on those little faces—their smiles lighting up as they listen to enchanting stories. Wendy Winkler, a devoted volunteer with almost a decade of service, describes it as “30 minutes of joy each week.” Children run to hug Wendy after storytime, touched by the magic of books and songs.
The Challenge: Traveling Storytime faced setbacks due to the pandemic. Before COVID, 40-60 volunteers reached 1,000 children weekly. Now, with the program restarting, there are only 10 volunteers, including Wendy. Redwood City Public Library is determined to reinvigorate the program!
To learn how you can help with donations, volunteering and more, read the full article here.
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