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Event Description

📚 Raising a Reader
Presented by Southwest Human Development

Join us for Raising a Reader, a FREE 8-week family literacy program designed for families with children from birth to age 5.

Build a lifelong love of reading while strengthening your bond with your child through stories, songs, crafts, and play! Families will enjoy a fun, interactive learning environment that encourages early literacy and school readiness.

Program Includes:

📖 12 FREE high-quality children's books to keep 🎨 Make-and-take crafts 🎵 Music and movement activities 🧸 Play-based learning 🥕 Healthy snacks ❤️ A supportive environment for families to learn and grow together

Program Commitment:
📅 This is an 8-week program that requires attendance each week.
1-hour session per week

📞 To register, please reach out to the El Mirage Library staff. We'd be happy to help you sign up!

Space is limited, so don't wait—we look forward to reading, learning, and growing with your family! 🌟📚

When

9:30AM - 10:30AM
Wednesday August 12 2026
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Contact

602-652-3000

Where

Library Event Room
El Mirage Library
13513 N. El Mirage Rd
El Mirage AZ
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Event Partner

Southwest Human Development swhd.org/rar

Event Registration

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EVENT NAME DATE LOCATION Age restriction Availability
Raising A Reader with Southwest Human Development July 8 2026 at 9:30AM El Mirage Library Ages 0-5
Raising A Reader with Southwest Human Development July 15 2026 at 9:30AM El Mirage Library Ages 0-5
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