Sharing the Gift

Initially funded by a federal grant in 1975, the Sharing the Gift program has continued through the years and is now supported by the library’s budget using 50 volunteers to visit over 1,100 children each month.

"Sharing the joy and wonder of books with small children is vital to their reading readiness, " said Melissa Harrah, a Children’s Librarian at Harford County Public Library and a coordinator for the Sharing the Gift volunteer program. To become successful learners, education researchers say that from birth children need to hear stories and play with words. "This volunteer program helps preschool aged children start school wanting to read," said Ms. Harrah.

Fall Training is September 21st and 22nd, from 9:30 to 12:30 pm each day. You must attend both sessions. Please call our Volunteer Coordinator, Michele Louderback at 410-273-5600 or the Bel Air Branch (410-638-3151) to register.