The Fremont County Public Health Agency, Canon City Public Library, Penrose Community Library, the John C. Fremont Library in Florence, and Pediatric Associates of Cañon City are all promoting early reading by providing a free new book to every four-year-old in Fremont County as part of the statewide One Book 4 Colorado. One Book 4 Colorado is a statewide initiative aiming to support family reading at home and instill a love of learning in Colorado youngsters. “One Book 4 Colorado puts books in the hands of children and a joy of reading in their hearts,” said Lt. Gov. Joe Garcia. “Teaching children to read is a family, school and community responsibility. We are grateful to the many organizations coming together in communities across the state to help Colorado’s children succeed.”
One Book 4 Colorado is the result of collaboration between Reach Out and Read Colorado, Colorado State Library, public libraries, the private sector, and the foundation community. It is modeled after the successful Preschool One Book One Denver program originated by the Denver Preschool Program.
A statewide book distribution and family support events will take place April 18-29, coinciding with Preschool One Book, One Denver and Week of the Young Child.
Families of four-year-olds can stop by one of the following locations anytime between April 19th and April 30th to pick up a copy of the book in either English or Spanish.
Fremont County Public Health Agency
172 Justice Center Road
Canon City, CO 81212
719-275-1626
Email: Linda.Uhland@fremontco.com
Pediatric Associates of Canon City, CO
1335 Phay Ave Ste A
Canon City, CO 81212
Phone: (719) 269-1727
Email: Jannkrein@yahoo.com
Canon City Public Library
516 Macon Ave
Canon City, CO 81212-3380
Phone: (719) 269-9020
John C. Fremont Library
130 Church St
Florence, CO 81226
Phone: (719) 784-4649
Penrose Community Library
35 7th Ave
Penrose, CO 81240-9038
Phone: (719) 372-6017