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Early Childhood Family Literacy Fair
The Wareham Community Partnerships for Children Grant from the Department of Education in collaboration with the Wareham Public Schools presents an "Early Childhood Family Literacy Fair" to celebrate "The Week of the Young Child." An anual event yjhat takes place in April The event offers free admission includes books, food, and crafts. Parents will receive information on their community resources as well as pamphlets on various parenting topics such as appropriate guidance techniques. The police department will be on hand to give out information on crime and fingerprinting. Children will also learn about fire safety by the fire department and receive Smokey the Bear material. There will be special character visitors through out the day to meet the children. There is something for everyone, so plan on coming to this wonderful celebration of literacy!
For more information, call Mary Jane Sullivan or Frances Riley at 508-291-3547
   A Big Thanks to all the moms, dads and kids who come each year to share and enjoy the day.
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There were arts & craft tables galore, face painting and the Wareham Police Department did free fingerprinting. A great assortment of Girl Scout Cookies were on sale. There were free balloons, drinks & munchies too. And of course, plenty of free books to promoted literacy. There was always a great turnout by the community.
In past years, Special visitors included: the Big Blue Puppy, the Big Yellow Bird, a Dalmation, Old Country Bee, McGruff the Crime Dog, the Easter Bunny, Smokey the Bear, Cat in the Hat, The Red Monster, Honey Bear and more....
  • Free crafts and books for children
  • Free food, giveaways, entertainment, a raffle,
  • fingerprinting, face painting and more...

turn a page, read a book.[graphic]Sponsored by:

  • Massachusettes Department of Education (Grant)
  • Community Partnerships Council for Children
  • Wareham Public School System
  • A "Special Thanks" to the Wareham High School Custodians.

Honey Bear and The Tiger
You can expect to see characters like these at the fair.


stack of books[graphic] two books are better than one[graphic] discover the world - read a book


McGruff character
In past years "McGruff"
came to visit with the help of the Wareham Police Dept. This year???

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