Libraries across Alberta are reaching out to encourage citizens to read for 15 minutes tomorrow on Wednesday, Jan. 27 to win the title of Alberta's most ëreaderly' community for Family Literacy Day.
Sundre Municipal Library has joined the Read for 15 challenge and the goal is to promote the importance of literacy in the community.
Literacy skills are put into practice daily ó reading grocery lists, your social media newsfeed, the local paper, a book, traffic signs, maps, or even a restaurant menu. Continuously flexing your reading muscles has been proven to reduce stress, expand vocabulary, improve memory, focus and concentration, and develop deep analytical thinking. It's also a rewarding recreational activity.
Library officials aim to create enthusiasm about reading for youth and adults alike and encourage friendly competition between communities, businesses, or public services to help spread the word about the challenge and the importance of reading.
Participation is easy ó after you finish your 15 minutes of reading your chosen material, let Sundre library staff know using social media, email, phone, or stop by the library and the staff will make sure your reading is added to the tally. You can follow participation and report your reading by using the hashtag #Readfor15Sundre.
Alberta's most ëreaderly' community will be announced the following day on Thursday, Jan. 28 once the results are calculated.
The Read for 15 challenge originated in the Northwest Territories and has been promoting literacy since 1987. It was created by the NWT Literacy Council.
