We are officially on summer recess, but our Book Bank will is open. Read below for our hours for the next few weeks. Week of 8/15-8/19Monday, August 15th: 12pm-4pmTuesday, August 16th: 12pm-4pmWednesday, August 17th: 12pm-4pmThursday, August 18th: 12pm-4pmFriday, August 19th: 12pm-4pm Week of 8/22-8/26Monday, August 22nd: 12pm-4pmTuesday, August 23rd: 12pm-4pmWednesday, August 24th: CLOSEDThursday, August 25th: …
Posted: January 13, 2023 by Amanda Brown
Team Spotlight: Book Bank
The Book Bank is a unique resource that is neither a library nor a bookstore. Rather, all of our gently used books are free, and they may be kept and enjoyed for years to come. Each year we give out close to 100,000 books. First-time visitors to the Book Bank will find hundreds of children’s …
Posted: December 3, 2022 by Amanda Brown
What an amazing night!
We had an amazing evening at our Tell Me Why It Works: The Science Behind Reading panel discussion. There were 150 people in the audience at Barack Obama Magnet University School while over 300 watched the livestream. Our panelists included Emily Hanford, Dr. Kymyona Burke, Dr. Tamu Lucero, Amy Dowell, and Amy Stockton. Our moderator …
Posted: November 29, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Give the gift of reading!
Second grader, Domenico, is brand new to NHR. He is excited to meet new people, kind and always has a smile on his face. He tried his best with his workbook placement, brow furrowed in concentration. His literacy level is extremely low – he doesn’t know the difference between letter names and letter sounds. …
Posted: November 18, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Support New Haven Reads in this giving season!
During this Thanksgiving season, we are grateful for our supporters. At New Haven Reads, we are creating a more equitable community where children can achieve their dreams and lifelong success through the power of reading. And, we need your support to do so! Ways to give to NHR this season By check made payable to New …
Posted: November 17, 2022 by Amanda Brown
New Haven Reads opens a new, fourth location: Bishop Woods School!
We are so excited to announce that we have opened a new location as part of the after-school program at Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet School in New Haven! We are starting this program by welcoming 12 students twice a week and we will double the program to 24 students over four days beginning …
Posted: September 20, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Volunteers Needed at New Haven Reads
Volunteers are the heart and soul of New Haven Reads, and we are currently accepting new applications. New Haven Reads is in need of volunteers to tutor our growing number of students. If you have been thinking about making a difference in our community, now is a great time! Tutor our students and make an …
Posted: September 17, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Site Spotlight: Science Park
Science Park is one of our four tutoring locations and is located at 5 Science Park, New Haven. We asked our Site Director and our Assistant Site Director to talk a little more about their site and what it NHR means to them. Jynnelle is our Site Director and spent …
Posted: August 15, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Click here for updated Book Bank hours.
We are officially on summer recess, but our Book Bank will is open. Read below for our hours for the next few weeks. Week of 8/15-8/19Monday, August 15th: 12pm-4pmTuesday, August 16th: 12pm-4pmWednesday, August 17th: 12pm-4pmThursday, August 18th: 12pm-4pmFriday, August 19th: 12pm-4pm Week of 8/22-8/26Monday, August 22nd: 12pm-4pmTuesday, August 23rd: 12pm-4pmWednesday, August 24th: CLOSEDThursday, August 25th: …
Posted: July 28, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Top 5 Picture Books to Read With Young Readers This Summer
By Lizz Ladd
Posted: July 25, 2022 by Amanda Brown
Governor Ned Lamont and Senator Gary Winfield Visit NHR!
We were so happy to welcome Governor Ned Lamont and Senator Gary Winfield to New Haven Reads today! They talked with students in our tutoring program and in our Arts and Crafts Club. We appreciated the opportunity to discuss how NHR is addressing the impact of the pandemic on student learning and well-being. Read more …