Libraries host Every Child Ready to Read carnival

ASHEBORO – A Pre-Literacy Carnival travels to six Randolph County libraries, and the Archdale library offers a “Dino-Mite” time, as fall Every Child Ready to Read events for kids age 0-5 and their parents/caregivers get underway.

The Pre-Literacy Carnival will feature stories, carnival games and snacks. “Join us as we explore the many ways  that getting ready to read can be easy and a lot of fun,” says Head of Children’s Services Amy Matthews.

The carnival will visit the libraries as follows:

· Archdale (10433 S. Main Street): 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30;

· Asheboro (201 Worth Street): 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5;

· Liberty (239 S. Fayetteville St.): 11  a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9;

· Ramseur (1512 S. Main St.): 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2

· Randleman (122 Commerce Sq.): 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24;

· Seagrove (530 Old Plank Road): 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25.

The Archdale library will host an Every Child event of its own: a “Dino-Mite Family Night” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 9. Stories, crafts and refreshments will be offered, along with a drawing for four children’s admission tickets to the NC Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame.

All events are free.