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Below is 26 ways that the Wodonga Library supports literacy in Wodonga and the surrounding community.
1. 50 great Australian picture books to share with children: Pick up your copy today.
2. Books to borrow: From fiction to non-fiction, picture books to textbooks.
3. A great range of magazines: Dirt bikes, craft, current events, cooking and computers.
4. Newspapers: The daily local and national newspapers, available to read in the library.
5. November Is Newsvember: An annual program to encourage and improve newspaper literacy.
6. Let's Read book packs: for babies and toddlers, distributed by maternal and child health nurses.
7. Story Time Anytime project: Promoting reading with children for 10 minutes a day.
8. Story Time for babies, toddlers and preschoolers: Every week (during school terms).
9. Mrs Mac's Story Time on YouTube: Available to watch at home – a new book every Tuesday at youtube.com/user/wodongacouncil
10. Introduction to the library and the importance of reading: For new mothers groups run by maternal and child health.
11. Bilingual picture books: In a number of languages (Swahili, Arabic, Hindi, Nepali, Bhutanese) available to borrow.
12. Young writers' group: Encouraging young people with an interest in writing and publishing.
13. Manga and Anime group: A fun social group for young people.
14. Basic computer classes: For increasing computer literacy.
15. Computer club: For migrants and refugees.
16. Learning English as an additional language resource: Including resources for preparing for the International English Language Testing System.
17. Books in languages other than English: Via the NSW State Library.
18. Story Time in the park: Four large-scale events each year.
19. Library activities: At City of Wodonga Children's Fair.
20. Talking books/playaways: For those who need or prefer to listen to their books.
21. Book clubs: To get people talking about books.
22. Home borrowing service: For those unable to attend the library, delivered with the help of local Lions clubs.
23. School holiday activities: For primary school students based around books and reading.
24. Summer Reading Club: For all ages (this year's theme is 'The Amazing Read').
25. Children's Book Week: Activities relating to the shortlisted and award-winning books.
26. Kobo eReaders: Providing new ways to read.
For more information on these and other ways that Wodonga Library promotes literacy and encourages reading within the local community, please contact the library on (02) 6022 9330.
