Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy (CLEL) is passionately committed to helping Colorado's youngest to discover the joy of reading and develop early literacy skills. Their mission is: "All children deserve the joy of reading and the skills in life that literacy brings. Colorado Libraries for Early Literacy is passionately committed to strengthening children’s literacy through library services and community advocacy." Read more about their history, role, goals and their actions as written by Bonnie McCune, community programs consultant at the Colorado State Library from 1999 to 2008: Are you passionate, too, about early literacy? Come join us at CLEL's Annual Meeting Date: Thursday, Oct 7, 2010 Time: 9am to 4pm Location: Council Tree Library, Poudre River Library District, Ft. Collins Check out StoryBlocks and view the latest videos of "Songs and Rhymes that Build Readers" |