Read for 15

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Start: Friday, January 26, 2024 - 12:00 a.m.
End: Saturday, January 27, 2024 - 11:45 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Location: Communities across Alberta

What is Read for 15?

Read for 15 is an annual community vs. community reading challenge which was adapted from the NWET Literacy Council and has been running in Alberta since 2016.
Reading for 15 helps to promise literacy and show all reading is valid, and raise awareness of the value of reading for all ages.

How to Participate

Each library is responsible for promoting Read for 15 in their community and collecting their own statistics.
Encourage everyone in your community to Read for 15 on January 26th & 27th.

Families, teachers, students, doctors, lawyers, business people, politicians.

Encourage friendly competition.

Collecting and Reporting Reader Statistics

Have everyone report their reading back to your library.
Offer options to report their reading: phone, email, Facebook/Messenger, webpage,surveys, or visit your library in person
Record 15 minutes per person, one entry per person.

Report Your Results

Deadline to report your readers is January 29, 2024.
Watch the Read for 15 Facebook page for updates on ways to report your readers.
There are awards to be won! Winners will be announced on January 30, 2024!
Results will be tabulated on Wednesday, January 31 and posted on the Read for 15 Facebook page.

Questions? Contact Kerri at 780-524-3033 or librarian@valleyviewlibrary.ab.ca