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Start a Reading Club and spark a love for stories! Discover helpful guides, fun activities, and practical tips to create a space where children can read, learn, and grow. Get involved and explore exciting ways to bring the joy of reading to your community!
Are you interested in starting a reading club or become a literacy volunteer? Or maybe you’d just like to get in touch.
Nal’ibali runs reading clubs across all nine provinces—safe, informal spaces where children can enjoy books and stories. These clubs are led by volunteers, parents, librarians, and FUNda Leaders, and you can start or join one too!
You don’t need to be a teacher—just a love for stories and a desire to inspire young readers. Clubs can take place anywhere safe, from homes and schools to libraries and community halls. Sessions can be as short as 30 minutes or as long as two hours.
All you need is a quiet space, a few comfy spots to sit, and engaging reading material. The goal is to create a fun, stress-free space where children can discover the joy of reading.
There is no single correct way of starting or running a reading club. You need to do what is easiest for you because that way you are more likely to be able to keep the club going and growing! Here are some ideas for starting up.
Reading clubs are run best by people who love stories and books and want to help children grow to love reading. You don’t have to be a teacher or librarian – you can learn about the world of children’s stories and books at the reading club. Most reading clubs are run by volunteers, so you don’t get paid money. Your payment is in the fun you have and the satisfaction that you are making a difference!
Reading clubs are run best by people who love stories and books and want to help children grow to love reading. You don’t have to be a teacher or librarian – you can learn about the world of children’s stories and books at the reading club. Most reading clubs are run by volunteers, so you don’t get paid money. Your payment is in the fun you have and the satisfaction that you are making a difference!
A reading club can happen anywhere where there is a quiet space. Start a reading club somewhere safe – at school, after-care, a library, a community hall or clinic. Start one in someone’s house or garage, at Sunday School or your Mosque or Temple – wherever is easiest for you!
A reading club can meet anytime that is convenient. It can last for half an hour, or two hours. It’s up to you! Most reading clubs take place once a week. You could meet more, but it shouldn’t be less!
Reading clubs are run best by people who love stories and books and want to help children grow to love reading. You don’t have to be a teacher or librarian – you can learn about the world of children’s stories and books at the reading club. Most reading clubs are run by volunteers, so you don’t get paid money. Your payment is in the fun you have and the satisfaction that you are making a difference!
As parents and caregivers, we all dream of success for our children – and storytelling and reading provides one of the ways to help fulfill these dreams. Explore our reading and storytelling section for articles and ideas to encourage a love of reading in your child, and to help keep them hooked!
Under Nal’ibali Reading Club establishment training, reading club leaders can learn how to sign up their reading clubs with Nal’iabli and ensure that all their reading club activities yield positive results.
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