What we fund
Since 1997, the Foundation has raised more than $3.5 million to support Library programs and services. This year the Phoenix Public Library will focus on literacy programs for children and workforce literacy programs for adults. These will include:
“Catch BookBreath @ your Phoenix Public Library” – a system-wide program encouraging children to read by offering incentives for the number of books read (or for being read to for those too young to read on their own). In 2008 – the program’s sixth year, more than 35,000 children throughout Phoenix participated, with more than 6,000 children completing the program and earning all their incentives.
Story Time – the Libray will continue offer childrens story time’s check with your local branch for specific schedules.
Teen Summer Reading 2009 – now in its 9th year over 5,000 teens will participate in programs over a nine week period. These programs engage teens in reading, cartooning, and media design. Research shows that kids who read over the summer maintain or improve their reading skills.
Adult Work Force Literacy – In the current ecomomic down turn, programs that provide specific skills used to look for jobs are needed more than ever. In partnership with communtiy groups such as Rio Salado College’s Adult Basic Education program and Literacy Volunteers of America, the Library will offer classes in GED preparation, ESL, computer skills and resume writing.
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