Reading Buddies
Reading Buddies is a reading enrichment program for children in grades 1-3, pairing a trained teen Big Buddy with a struggling young reader.
Little Buddies
Drop in for special Reading Buddies sessions this summer—no registration required!
- Reading Buddies is not a tutoring service. This summer we're offering drop-in sessions instead of our usual one-on-one sessions. Come in for reading practice as often as you'd like.
- You will need a Douglas County Libraries library card. Get a card if you don’t already have one.
- Each Little Buddy who drops in will get to read and play literacy-based games with a trained Big Buddy, either one-on-one or in a small group.
Big Buddies
Be a Teen Reading Buddy! Teen Big Buddies are trained and paired with a child (grades 1-3) to help them become a stronger reader.
- Buddies meet weekly for two months.
- For each session, spend 30 minutes preparing, followed by one hour of reading and literacy games with your Little Buddy.
- Volunteer spots are limited and your participation in the program is not guaranteed until your application has been received and approved.
- Volunteer orientation and training are required.
- Applications open soon.