Dates: April 5 - May 29, 2021

Location:
Extension, A.D. Guy Knowledge Center
817 N Street, Las Vegas, NV 89106

About this program:

Each week during our eight-week challenge, you will compete with peers in your age group to reach reading markers. You will have the chance to win prizes throughout the challenge based on your weekly goals and an opportunity to be selected as our grand prize winner based on your overall achievements and participation.

This reading program is open to youth grades 1 - 12.

Books can be checked out from the library or from the Center. Ready, set, let's read!

For more information:

Please contact us at 702-998-0223 or by email. 

To register for this event, use the link below.

McGee, S. 2021, New Year, New Reads!, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
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