Library honors young readers completing 500–1,000 books challenge
New Port Richey library staff recognized local children who completed the '500 to 1000 Books' reading challenges, presented certificates, ribbons and keepsake books and urged continued investment in early literacy programs.
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Library staff presented awards Tuesday night to children who completed the city’s early-literacy reading challenges, part of the '500 to 1000 Books' initiative that encourages reading from birth through kindergarten. Youth Education Librarian Jessica Meredith introduced the recipients and described the program’s goals.
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