Montclair Kids Can Read A Book To A Barber, Get Free Haircut

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair kids have a chance to earn themselves a free haircut this summer, and all it takes is reading a book out loud to their barber or stylist.

The Montclair Public Library is bringing back its Fade To Books program for kids 12 and younger, which encourages good reading habits to help combat the notorious “summer slide” for students.

According to organizers:

“Montclair barbers and stylists are graciously offering to cut children’s hair for free when they read a book out loud during their haircuts as part of the second annual Fade to Books program. Participants will also have the opportunity to enter Montclair Public Library’s weekly drawings for select prizes.”

For more info click here, or contact youthservices@montclair.bccls.org / 973-744-0500, ext. 2236.

This year's program will take place from June 1 to Sept. 8. Dates and times vary. Parents and guardians should reach out to participating barbers for their 2019 Fade to Books schedules.

Those businesses include:

• Mahir’s Unisex Barbershop, 320 Orange Rd., 973-744-2026
• Kayo’s Barber Shop, 224 Bloomfield Ave., 862-202-9736
• New Creations Barbershop and Salon, 146 Bloomfield Ave., 973-746-2193
• January’s Barbershop, 55 N. Fullerton Ave., 973-783-1532

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