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Hello,
The Winfield community has activated to respond to the Cowley Kids Data Walk which explores the conditions in place that harm our children.
Here at WPL, we identified literacy as an area of focus. Using the data provided by the Data Walk and conversations with our community organizations, we applied for and received a $20,000 grant that will help the library implement the Winfield Literacy Collective, a teen and adult literacy program.
There are many reasons that adults and teens struggle with reading and writing. One, often undiagnosed, reason is dyslexia. Recent research by International Dyslexia Association estimates that 1 in 5 individuals are dyslexic. Many have never been diagnosed as there are myths around dyslexia including that it is limited to those who see letters reversed. Dyslexia can take many forms and impacts people in different ways. While impacting reading, it can also limit the ability to learn another language, do math problems, and memorize.
But there are ways to improve literacy. According to the Winfield Literacy Collective Reading Facilitator, Kim Hutto “it is never too late to improve reading and text skills, we can help.”
The program is for all teens and adults who struggle with reading and writing including those who are learning English as a second language.
The program will begin in March 2024 for participants. If you are interested in getting involved as a volunteer or would like to participate as a learner, please contact Ruth Bumgarner at (620) 221-4470 or visit wpl.org for more information.
The Friends of the Library will host a public program with another opportunity to learn more about the Winfield Literacy Collective on Monday, March 11th from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm here in the library. All are welcome to attend.
“Libraries Transforming Communities: Focus on Small and Rural Libraries is an initiative of the American Library Association (ALA) in collaboration with the Association for Rural and Small Libraries (ARSL).”
Tabitha
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