#REAL Thanks Librarians

#theREALProgram #RosemaryWellsAuthorVisitTour was so successful today! Each #library was well attended and each place had its own unique characteristics but all so beautiful. The #maxandRuby author/illustrator shared the stories behind the stories- interesting tales of each of the characters and how she uses different every-day items to create depth in her images; cheerios, chex mix, rice, lentils, straw brooms are some ideas. 

Huge shout out to the #dedicatedlibrarians at #LynnpublicLibrary, #LuciusBeebeMemorialLibrary in Wakefield and #IpswichPublicLibrary. 

Rosemary Wells Literacy and Library Tour on March 11th, 2017

Well-known children's books author and illustrator Rosemary Wells is coming to our region on Saturday, March 11th. The author, most noted for her PBS characters Max and Ruby, has toured the entire United States with author visits and talks about her life as someone who has created over 130 children's books in her career. Some of us remember one of her first characters, Noisy Nora!

Here is the schedule!

10:00-11:30

 Lynn Public Library

5 North Common St.

Lynn, MA 01902

12:30-2:00

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
345 Main St.
Wakefield, MA 01880

3:00-4:30

Ipswich Public Library

25 North Main St.

Ipswich, MA 01938

Purchase a book; get an autograph or be in a photo with the famous celebrity; learn the stories behind the stories.

The event is free and brought to you by The REAL Program and Friends of Lynn, Ipswich and Wakefield Public Libraries. 
Donations are gratefully accepted to our mission to improve literacy.

NOTE:  This day is in place of the Legacy Institute for Early Childhood Educators

After Reading and Homework at The REAL Program

Ukelele Man on Boston Public Garden

The year held so many great moments for every age group. On this particular day we took a trip to Boston to see the statues of the ducklings of the classic children's book by Robert McCloskey, Make Way for Ducklings. 
It was a beautiful October day and we had a chance to see the world outside. There was a "ukulele man" enjoying the weather and the crowds at Boston Public Garden and then there was a group of children from The REAL Program in Lynn.

REAL Hope Your Day was Merry and Bright!

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REAL Breaking News

Great family event at #LandofaTHOUSANDhillsCoffeeShop
offered every Saturday morning from 9-11
by
The REAL Program

We have some exciting news! During this holiday season, we have been given the opportunity to purchase our rental home! It was unexpected and a complete surprise. With this, however come some consequences, good and bad, that we need to sort out. The good news is that we will be able to provide stability that is so vital to continue our growth and success here in our incredible home on Ocean St. This will mean more opportunity in the future for us to help and guide the wonderful children and their families that we work with and support. We can continue to provide books for all the children who need them; increase the time to help the parents with their desire to learn English giving their children a stronger family community tie. It means that we can work more days with the children year round. We will be able to work even more closely with the surrounding high schools and colleges providing a mentor program working with the children on their academics.

Here is the other consequence; the not so good. The time frame for this to happen is very short. We realize that if we can’t make this commitment, it would very difficult times ahead for us. Losing our home means that we may not be able to continue the program as we know it. We will not give up on our program and we are fighting to stay on track. If there is any way that you can help us in this endeavor, we would be  “REALLY “grateful.

Story time at #WashingtonStreetBaptistChurch read by Lynn Public Police Officer Summer 2016

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