BPL Book Buddies Looking for Teen Volunteers!

Burlingame Public Library is looking for a few good teen volunteers to participate in Book Buddies! 

Book Buddies is a free reading enrichment program that pairs teen volunteers with elementary age readers.  Book Buddies meet once a week for 45 minutes to read together and do literacy activities. 

This program is designed for those usually reading below grade level and in need of extra help practicing reading. Simultaneously the program provides teens with the opportunity to be a positive role model while assisting children with their reading and instilling a love of books.

Book Buddies is held over the course of 8 weeks on Wednesdays from 4:30 – 5:15 PM

 (All Book Buddies sessions will take place at the library in the Lane Community Room. Children are encouraged to bring books with them. The Library will also have books on hand to read.)

Teens who wish to participate must fill out an Application for Teen BPL Book Buddies.  All teen Book Buddies are required to attend training prior to the beginning of their session.  Turn in a completed application at the Children’s Desk of the Main Library.

Teen Training Session – September 25: 4:30PM– 5:15PM

Please note: The BPL Book Buddies program is not a tutoring service.  Teen Book Buddy volunteers are neither expected nor trained to correct learning problems, or to teach children to read.