Resources & Benefits - Read 'Til You Drop
Reading Resources & Benefits
Little Free Libraries
There are now 150,000 Little Free Library book boxes around the world, sharing more than 70 million books each year! Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization based in Hudson, Wisconsin. Their mission includes inspiring readers and expanding book access through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Libraries.
Benefits - Read 'Til You Drop
Benefits of Reading
Reading is important and has many benefits. Just a few benefits are listed here. Reading provides a way to develop critical thinking skills. Reading provides knowledge in areas and subjects of interest and provides a view into people’s lives past and present. Reading helps to keep your your mind engaged and active. Reading simply broadens your knowledge and can make you smarter. So, grab a good book on a subject of interest and Read ‘Til You Drop and then, get up and read some more!
Increases Vocabulary
Reading helps to learn new words, along with their context and meaning. When reading, use a dictionary, smart phone app or visit m-w.com (Merriam-Webster online dictionary) when you come across an unknown word and look it up!
Improves Memory and Focus
When reading, you have to remember a lot of information related to the story, along with characters, relationships, and where the story takes place. Reading allows you to take the time to concentrate on the setting the author is presenting.
Strengthens Writing Abilities
When reading, the reader is presented and is absorbing a wide variety of writing styles. This exposure helps to improve writing skills. Challenge yourself to see how authors develop and construct sentences that are memorable.
Enhances Imagination
Reading stimulates the brain and helps to expand the imagnination. Reading about previously unknown places, people, ideas and things captures new thoughts. Reading opens windows to the past, present and future worlds!
Improves Overall Knowledge
Reading expands your knowledge and it’s a well-known fact that knowledge is power! Gain facts about nearly any subject by reading. Pick up on a fact or little known piece of information and share your knowledge with someone!
Relaxation Sleep Aid
Relax by reading and immersing into a good story by relieving stress and anxiety. Allow your body to remain calm and turn you mind away from day-to-day hassles. Reading is relaxing and allows you to to fall asleep and dream about Read ‘Til You Drop.
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Your local public library is a valuble resource and is just waiting to be used. Your local public library is a hidden treasure available in your community. Your local public libary is waiting to be used! It’s often forgotten that our local library system allows for you to check-out and borrow books for absolutely free. Your local public libary offers more than books! Find your local public library and start READING today!
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