As local families stock up on back-to-school supplies, the Library Foundation SD urged parents to pick up a free library card.
With September recognized as Library Card Sign-up Month, the San Diego Public Library is highlighting its free educational programs, digital resources and homework support designed to help children build a strong foundation for the school year, according to a statement from the foundation.
A key initiative is the library’s 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, recently bolstered by a $50,000 grant from the Dr. Seuss Foundation. The early literacy program encourages families to read with their children from birth. Kids earn milestone prizes as they read, and families can track their progress online, via the Beanstack app or with printed logs.
