Summer 2021 Literacy Lunches
Free Lunch with a Side of Literacy Every Friday!
What is it?
Literacy Lunches are a drop-in opportunity for Haverhill families to enjoy a free lunch (18 and under) and participate in a fun 1-hour literacy program presented by community partners. Literacy Lunches will include a read-aloud of a children’s book (in both English and Spanish whenever possible) followed by an interactive craft project, movement game, or other coordinating activity. Each family will receive a copy of the book that was read that day to add to their home libraries. Parents must stay to supervise their children.
Locations/Dates
Literacy Lunches take place every Friday at Noon from June 25th through August 27th. Three Literacy Lunches will run simultaneously at the following Haverhill Public Schools Summer meal sites:
Consentino School (685 Washington St.) *Outdoor program
Hunking School (480 S. Main St.) *Outdoor program
Haverhill YMCA (81 Winter St.) *Indoor program- optional swim time
Families may choose any of the three sites, which will all have their own unique program.
*For outdoor programs, please bring a blanket or beach towel to sit on. Program will take place under covered area in case of rain.
*For the indoor program at the YMCA, be sure to bring a towel and swim suit if your family plans to swim at the end of the program.
Partners
Each Literacy Lunch program will be led by an enthusiastic community partner and volunteers. You’ll see familiar faces from the Haverhill YMCA, Creative Haverhill, the Haverhill Public Library, Community Action’s Family & Community Connection, Haverhill Promise, and meet local children’s authors Maggie Van Galen and Amy Wheadon!