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PUBLIC LIBRARIES

The Marmora Community Library opened its doors to the the
Dare to READ program one year ago today!
Dare to READ is a program directed at any community
member who is interested in learning to read or better their
reading ability. Volunteer run, it began November 1, 2022.
It's unbelievable to think that a year ago within the walls of
the community's library the first Dare to READ student met
the first Dare to READ instructor.
A year later the growth of this program has been truly
amazing. Today on November 1, 2023, the Dare to READ
program houses ten students along with five Volunteer
Instructors; such a feat within this small community!
Sharing the magic of reading could not happen without the
amazing support of our five Volunteer Reading Instructors!
These individuals are appreciated greatly as they give their
time, their efforts and their expertise to students who are
interested in bettering their reading skills. When you have
such a dynamic it equals the best equation for success!
These volunteers can not be thanked enough for what they
do. Thank you Grant, Gail, Martha, Judy, Cindy and Mary-
Elizabeth and a special thank you to both Diane and Marc two
other volunteers who recently put these skills on hold until
another time. Thank you to both of you as well.
The Library CEO, Kathy, has been incredible at keeping all the
students, their families and volunteers informed and
organized this year. Kathy you are the best, thank you!
Amazing donations through the Friends of the Library,
Marmora's Public School as well as silent donations of
monies, books and programs have added to the support
needed to keep the Dare to Read program up and running.
Thank you!
Unlocking the magic of reading through volunteering, sharing
a passion and creating a dream in a supportive community is
more than any non reader could ask for.
Thank you Marmora and all those who share and recognize in
the gift of reading!
Mary-Elizabeth Stubbings
Dare to READ Coordinator