Finding summer activities for young children can be overwhelming. The expense, the time, getting organized and keeping kids ...

The nonprofit says it has helped 10,000 students build reading skills, with 40 minutes of one-to-one support each day.

The Lorain Public Library System is looking for volunteers ages 50 and older to spend an hour helping children strengthen ...

Giving 365 Inc. has been awarded an AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grant from AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, to implement a program recruiting seniors to serve as ...

Charleston Animal Society has brought back Raising Readers, a summer program in partnership with Raising Cane’s, for its second year. It invites kids aged 5 and up to read aloud to shelter animals.

Volunteers ages 17 and up are needed! Become a Summer Reading Buddy and help children keep their literacy skills sharp over ...

At the celebration, United Way leaders and school partners thanked volunteers for their consistent presence and the connections they build with students.

Three local libraries announced when they will kick off their Summer Reading programs for children. This year’s theme is “Unearth a Story.” The Huntington Memorial Library will kick off its reading ...

Legendary bluesman Buddy Guy will turn 90 years old next month on July 30th, but the real celebration is planned for this fall. On Oct. 1, Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration is ...

Adapted from an online discussion. Dear Carolyn: I am in a running group with three other middle-aged moms like me. I wouldn’t say I am great friends with any of them, but we do have wide-ranging ...

The first lady also talked adolescent literacy on Wednesday with the Deseret News. Once again, Cox spoke of digital devices getting in the way of teens picking up books — while also undermining their ...