Rwinkwavu Community Library and Learning Center will join other libraries throughout the country and participate in the second annual “Take Your Child to the Library” Day on Saturday, February 4, 2017 This is a worldwide campaign dedicated to bringing more children into their local libraries. Ready for Reading will host a special event throughout the day in Rwinkwavu Community Library and Learning Center, including: 2:00 – 3:00 Read Aloud by students in One book per child 3:30 – 4:30 Ready to children by parents 4:45 – 5:30 Storytelling by Librarians Did you know that children ages 5 and up are eligible to join One book per child program ? A parent needs be present and provide proof of residency in Rwinkwavu. Take Your Child to the Library and together discover and enjoy all the wonderful resources your library has to offer. Join us!

As in many part of the World, It is the school holidays in Rwanda this November and December 2016. Students in Rwinkwavu and surrounding sectors are taking advantage of the school holiday to spend time at the Rwinkwavu Community Library/Learning Center. In keeping with the theme of Literacy Month 2016 “Beyond School Walls: Promoting Literacy in Homes and Communities” RfR is playing a key role in helping youth benefit from their time off from school.There is a large increase in attendance during holidays, especially secondary students who are eager to practice their computer skills in our lab.Secondary School students running practical typing basic

Watching their colleague performances

Children and youth are actively engaged in a variety of structured activities ranging from book clubs, story time, e-readers, puzzles, games, music and basketball with plenty of time for independent reading. A bonus is that adult attendance increases during this time as many parents accompany their children to the library and become familiar with the many resources available for themselves. Book making/storytelling workshop: conducted and facilitated by a teacher/literacy specialist from the US. 100 children ages 5-10 participated in the workshop over a 4 day period.

Writing and book making workshop Enjoyable storytelling sessions

The workshop sessions were inspirational and a wonderful opportunity for the children who participated to discover that they can not only tell their own stories BUT write their own books too and through this process build their love of reading. They are keen for more opportunities like this.

Celebrate International Literacy Day and Rwanda Literacy month with us! In 1965, UNESCO declared September 8 International Literacy Day (ILD) in an effort to focus attention on worldwide literacy needs. Literacy is the foundation of learning across all subjects. On International Literacy Day (ILD), people throughout the world will renew their efforts to make literacy education accessible to all. Rwanda plans to extend the celebration throughout the month by encouraging events and activities that promote literacy. As part of the celebrations, Rwanda Reads will hold an assembly to share literacy initiatives, and to present Rwanda Reads as a strong platform for networking and promoting a culture of reading throughout Rwanda. Ready for Reading is conducting different literacy and reading sessions and campaigns  to encourage the love of reading and writing during this  month. Please take time to read a story to your teachers and students in your school. Please take time to read a short story with your children at home. Week I: Ready for Reading in homes – @ Musabe Drocela’s house Week II: Ready for Reading team Conducting literacy and reading campaign in Mbarara cell. Week III: Ready for Reading team conducting literacy and reading campaign with different primary and Secondary Schools in Kayonza District. Week IV: Ready for Reading team supporting Nasho community library to celebrate 2016 ILD