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Reading Buddies

  • Date: 02/23/2026 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM  
  • Location: StoryLab (Children's Library)

Dates: Mondays2/23 - 3/23
Time: 4:30-5:15p
Age Groups: 
High School Buddies
- Grades 9-12
Elementary School Buddies - Grades 1-3

Program Location: StoryLab (Children's Library)

Description: "High School Buddies" (grades 9-12) volunteer to read with "Elementary School Buddies" (grades 1-3) to build skills, confidence, and mentorship over time. Buddies must plan to attend all or most of the sessions.

This program IS NOT:
- tutoring
- babysitting
- focused on explicitly teaching children how to read

This program IS:
- intended to boost positive associations with reading in a fun and casual atmosphere
- a meaningful teen volunteer opportunity
- fun for Elementary School Buddies and High School Buddies!

Registration is required for BOTH teen volunteer and elementary students. Registration for both age groups opens on 1/12.

"Elementary School Buddy" (grades 1-3): Click here to register
"High School Buddy" (grades 9-12): Click here to register

 

Upper Dublin Library strives to make our programs accessible for all. For reasonable accommodations, please place a request in the program registration form or contact the library at 215-628-8744 or upperdublinlibrary@mclinc.org.