The future of reading...
Pre-School Program: Open to children 2-5 years old every Wednesday from 11am-noon during the Roane County school year.
Weekly Activities:
- Learning a new letter weekly
- Creating crafts related to the lesson and stories
- Playing games
- Enjoying story time
Home School Program:
Weekly Activities:
- Studying various topics in history, science, current events, and literature
- Activities include reading amazing stories, crafts, projects, and special activities
Summer Reading Program: A 7 week program following a statewide theme, spanning two age levels, meets every Wednesday
Weekly Activities:
- Checking out a book every week
- Hosting special guests, such as Ronald McDonald, representatives from the Gatlinburg Aquarium, magicians, and other related guests
- Awarding prizes and trophies at the end of the program
Weekly Activities:
- Learning a new letter weekly
- Creating crafts related to the lesson and stories
- Playing games
- Enjoying story time
Home School Program:
Weekly Activities:
- Studying various topics in history, science, current events, and literature
- Activities include reading amazing stories, crafts, projects, and special activities
Summer Reading Program: A 7 week program following a statewide theme, spanning two age levels, meets every Wednesday
Weekly Activities:
- Checking out a book every week
- Hosting special guests, such as Ronald McDonald, representatives from the Gatlinburg Aquarium, magicians, and other related guests
- Awarding prizes and trophies at the end of the program
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library:
What is it? Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is a 60 volume set of books beginning with the children's classic The Little Engine That Could. Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in your child's name directly to your home. Best of all it is a FREE GIFT! There is no cost or obligation to your family.
Who is Eligible? Preschool children ages birth to five who are residents of Roane County, Tennessee.
What are My Responsibilities?
- Be a legal resident of Roane County, Tennessee.
- Submit an official registration form, completely filled out by parent or guardian (form must be approved and on file with the Roane County Literacy Council). Pick up forms from the Harriman Public Library.
- Notify the Roane County Literacy Council anytime your address changes. Books are mailed to the address listed on the official registration form. Their address is: Roane County Literacy Council, 1082 North Gateway Ave, Rockwood, TN 37854, telephone (865) 376-6663
- Read with your child
When Will I Receive Books? Eight to ten weeks after your registration form has been received, books will begin arriving at your home and will continue until your child turns five or you move out of Roane County, Tennessee