The Logan County Public Library has partnered with Chandler’s School to host Prime Time Family Reading in February and March.
Prime Time Family Reading helps families bond around the act of reading and talking about books. In each of six weekly sessions, a discussion leader and storyteller lead programs that demonstrate effective reading techniques. The books introduced to children ages 6 to 10 and their parents explore timeless issues of humanity – fairness, greed, courage, individuality, trickery and determination – while helping them understand the dynamics of making life choices.
The program is free and includes meals, door prizes, and educational childcare for younger siblings. It is sponsored by Kentucky Humanities and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives.
The storyteller is Taylor Simpson, and Roxanne Spencer is the Prime Time scholar.
Kentucky Humanities Executive Director Bill Goodman believes Prime Time furthers the Kentucky Humanities’ mission.
“Prime Time is an important program of Kentucky Humanities,” Goodman said. “The reading program bonds families around the act of reading and seeks to transform them into life-long readers and regular visitors to Kentucky’s libraries. We have been sponsoring Prime Time since 2004, and have hosted 240 Prime Time programs in 85 Kentucky counties in 15 years.”
Chandler’s Principal Robbie Davis also sees the value of this program. “We love to see families enjoying a meal together and spending time reading together. The books that are selected for the families are great conversation starters. We are grateful to the Logan County Public Library for collaborating with us to provide this program to families.”
Prime Time Family Reading Time has won awards from the Public Library Association and the President’s Committee on the Arts and Humanities. The Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities created the program in 1995. Its studies showed that children who went through Prime Time increased their reading time by 80 percent and doubled their trips to the library.