MORE Program Collaborates with DeKalb County Public Library to Promote Reading

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DeKalb County Board of Health’s M.O.R.E program collaborated with the DeKalb County Public Library system at an event to promote early childhood reading. In January of this year, the library system kicked off their “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” initiative to encourage children to read. DeKalb County Public Library visited the East DeKalb Health Center on June 29 and met with parents in the M.O.R.E. program to introduce ways to make reading with their children more interesting and how to engage their children during story time. Participates received 1000 Books Before Kindergarten participation kits, which include a reusable book bag, a starter book, a reading log and reading tips and recommendations.

Mia Biggs with the DeKalb County Public Library shares tips on how to make reading to children more interesting.

Mia Biggs with the DeKalb County Public Library shares tips on how to make reading to children more interesting.

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Jill Joplin with the DeKalb Library Foundation talks about the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” initiative.

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Jaylin Finley, a M.O.R.E. baby, is excited about the book he received!

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Jaylin Finley reads his new book to his mom.

About M.O.R.E. Moms:

The M.O.R.E. (Mothers Offering Resources and Education) program is a FREE service of DeKalb County Board of Health that works extremely hard providing excellent, caring services to pregnant women and new moms in DeKalb County. Visit the M.O.R.E. Moms page for more information.