Week of Reading and Writing in Kerkrade (Sept. 8 to 15): Join us!

From September 8 to 15 it is the national Week of Reading and Writing. In Kerkrade, together with Mijn Streek Library and Impuls, we are organizing various activities, drawing extra attention to basic skills such as reading, writing, arithmetic and digital skills. In Kerkrade, 1 in 4 adults has difficulty with these basic skills. Also 1 in 4 young people aged 15 has a language deficiency. Young people who drop out of school early are therefore at additional risk of not being able to participate well in society later on. These figures make it clear that attention to basic skills is badly needed.

Why is this important?

Having difficulty with reading, writing or math has major consequences. People are often less self-reliant, less socially active and sometimes less healthy. Those who can read, write and calculate well, have more opportunities. At school, at work and in everyday life. Together with our partners, we help residents improve their basic skills. So everyone gets the chance to develop.

A promising start

This year we are paying extra attention to families and language. This is in line with the Regioplan Basic Skills South Limburg. All children deserve a promising start, in which good language development forms the basis for a healthy, happy and successful life. Parents play an important role in this. They can help their children discover language from an early age (0-6 years). With the family approach, we support parents to create a language-rich environment at home. We give practical tips and also encourage parents to strengthen their own language skills. In this way, together we break the circle of low literacy and build a future full of opportunities for the next generation.

Activities during the Week of Reading and Writing

September 8 to 15

  • Book tables on language development and digital skills in all My Zone Library branches.

September 8

  • L@tter gang with Aline Lobak: Children's book author Aline Lobak reads from Fruit Friends and children make their own verses (ages 8-12).
    The activity is free of charge. Register for this activity by calling 06 34 49 73 95. Location: Youth Center The Future. Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.

September 9

  • Sporting Shev: Cooking together with "My First Cookbook" (ages 8-12).
    The activity is free of charge. Register for this activity by calling 06 34 49 73 95. Location: Youth Center The Future. Time: 3:30 to 5 p.m.

September 10

  • Reading aloud marathon: together with our partners Impuls and Mijn Streek Bibliotheek, we are organizing a reading aloud marathon. At as many elementary school, day-care centers and child-care locations in Kerkrade as possible, the children will be read aloud at the same time. This also happens in the HuB.Bibliotheek and in the Kerkrade-West Library. The reading aloud will be provided by teachers, employees of the municipality, employees of Impuls, Roda JC players and language volunteers of Mijn Streek Bibliotheek.
     
  • Reading aloud with Alderman Jo Schlangen: For children and parents at Kids & Coffee. The activity is free. Registration is not required. Location: Kerkrade West Library in 't Westhoes. Time: 10.30 to 11.00 a.m.
     
  • Bieb Buzz on tour: With the Bieb Buzz, the library goes out to draw attention to the Week of Reading and Writing and to show what the library has to offer. You can also take courses, get language assistance or participate in a variety of activities. During the Bieb Buzz on tour there will be readings and children can get a glitter tattoo. Parents can learn about the library's offerings. Location: Playground The Eech. Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
     
  • Educational comic strip "My Kerkrade. Read-aloud activity about the mines. Children then create their own story about "my Kerkrade" (ages 4-8). The activity is free of charge. Registration is not necessary. More information can be requested at 06 34 49 73 95. Location: Youth Center The Future. Time: 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
     
  • Handlettering: Young people are given space to express what is on their minds. Their own story is the focus. With handlettering, they get creative, expressing thoughts and stories in writing. (ages 13-18). The activity is free. Registration is not necessary. For more information, call 06 34 49 73 95. Location: Youth Center The New Generation. Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

September 12

  • Bieb Buzz on tour at Roda JC and Jong Ajax: With the Bieb Buzz, the library goes out to draw attention to the Week of Reading and Writing and show what the library has to offer. Visitors will discover that the library is more than just books. You can also take courses there, get language help or participate in a variety of activities. Location: Parkstad Limburg Theater. Time: Prior to the competition starting at 20:00.