I hope that everyone’s social media feeds today have let
them know that today is National Reading Day. If it hasn’t – now you know!
National Reading Day is an annual celebration to encourage
young readers to pick up books (instead of the TV remote!) in order to build a
strong foundation for learning. You don’t have to be a young child or have a
young child to participate in this holiday though.
Here are some ways that you can take part in this
celebration:
Plan a trip to your local library
When was the last time you’ve been to your local library? In
today’s technological age where we have pretty much everything we could ever
want to read at our fingertips, we often forget about the library. Libraries
are a treasure trove of fun and knowledge – and they are free! So take a trip
and spend some time browsing the aisles. You’ll never know what you might find!
Start a Little Free Library
Do you have one of these in your neighborhood? If not,
consider starting one of your own! These little miniature libraries are such a
great addition to any neighborhood. Not only does it promote reading, but it
fosters relationships with your neighbors and helps your bookshelf from
becoming too cluttered. Here's the one that's in my neighborhood.
Pick up your Favorite book
Go dust off your favorite book – you know the one – the one
that you’ve read 100 times but it never gets old. Curl up on the couch or go
grab a latte at your local coffee shop and transport yourself away to that
special world that only a book can take you to.
Do you have other ideas on how to celebrate National Reading
Day? I’d love to hear them!
Happy Reading!
