With less than a month to go until the start of school, Purdue Extension-Putnam County is looking to help young readers get back in the swing of things while offering a fun twist on reading through its Book to Barn 2023 program.
Book to Barn is a free program sponsored by Farm Bureau and Purdue Extension in Putnam County for children ages 3-5. This year's program will be held July 24 during the Putnam County Fair and will feature story time, snack and a trip to the featured barn during the fair, along with a book they can take home, according to Abbi Smith, Health and Human Sciences Extension Educator.
"This program helps promote early reading, as well as support our 4-H program and getting youth out to the fair," Smith told The Putnam County Post.
The program also features a monthly newsletter that will be sent to each child's home.
"I enjoy the feedback I get that children enjoy the monthly newsletter mailed to their home and look forward to their "Purdue Mail,"" Smith said.
Registration must be done by July 14 and only spots remain in the afternoon sessions. Registration can be done by calling the Extension Office at 765-653-8411.
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