Help United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties fight the “summer slide” by attending the twelfth annual Great Book Giveaway from June 6-13, 2023!
Volunteers will be reading to children at each location for approximately half an hour; and afterwards each child can select FREE books to take home and keep. The books were collected during book drives held in previous years.
All children and youth (from ages birth to 12 years), parents, grandparents, caregivers, and day care providers are invited to attend this free event. Families can come to the event together; and day care providers are welcome to come and bring along all the children in their care.
2023 Great Book Giveaway Schedule:
Tuesday, June 6th: THINK Academy Playground 10:30am
Tuesday, June 6th: Wisconsin Rapids ZOO 1:30pm
Wednesday, June 7th: Ed Heuer Elementary School, Port Edwards 10:30am
Wednesday, June 7th: McMillan Memorial Library 6pm
Thursday, June 8th: SWC YMCA, Wisconsin Rapids 10:30am
Thursday, June 8th: Charles & JoAnn Lester Library, Nekoosa 1:30pm
Friday, June 9th: Adams County Library 10:30am
Friday, June 9th: Lester Public Library of Rome 1:30pm
Tuesday, June 13th: Lester Public Library of Vesper 12:30pm
The purpose of the Great Book Giveaway is to give kids new books to read and enjoy during the summer months. Kids who read in the summer are less likely to fall behind when the new school year begins.
In the event of rain, the Great Book Giveaway will be moved indoors to a backup location. For more information, visit our website at uwswac.org or call the United Way office at 715-421-0390.
About United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties
United Way of South Wood & Adams Counties is focused on changing and strengthening lives in our community. We mobilize our community in the areas of: Education, Financial Stability, Health and Safety Net Services supporting partner programs, community coalitions, and initiatives; providing 2-1-1 and Volunteer Center programs; and creating collaborative partnerships within our community.
You can help by engaging with us, uniting to create a thriving community. To learn more please visit www.uwswac.org.
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