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ARPA-funded early literacy coordinator led to big gains; position now vacant, staff to continue key programs
Summary
Trustees heard a final report on the ARPA-funded early literacy coordinator position, which the library used from October 2021 through a three-year period to expand the Thousand Books Before Kindergarten program. Enrollment and reading totals rose substantially; the coordinator post is now vacant and staff plan to continue priority activities.
The Davenport City Library reported Jan. 21 that ARPA funds used to hire an early literacy coordinator in October 2021 helped expand early-literacy outreach and the Thousand Books Before Kindergarten program, but the coordinator position is now vacant and staff are adapting to continue core services.
Staff reported that nearly 2,000 children are now enrolled in the Thousand Books Before Kindergarten…
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