By this time next year, scores of young Kentuckians will be reading better and enjoying it more. That's because Kentucky Humanities, in cooperation with the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, is bringing an award-winning family literacy program to Kentucky libraries and schools.
Prime Time Family Reading is supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives and by contributions from donors like you. Additionally, we have funding for programs in ARC Distressed counties from the Steele-Reese Foundation.
The application deadline for public libraries to apply to host a Prime Time Family Reading Program September 15, 2023. Click here for application form.
For more information, please contact Kathleen Pool at Kentucky Humanities at (859) 257-5932. E-mail: kathleen.pool@uky.edu
Louisiana Endowment for Humanities Prime Time web site
Click here to download the Prime Time Family Reading brochure.
For Spanish version of the Prime Time Family Reading brochure, click here.
Para la versiónen español delfolleto Prime Time Family Reading, haga clicaquí.
Click here to download the 'Finding the Humanities in Children's Literature' PDF
Prime Time, designed for children six to ten and their families, promotes literacy for all Kentuckians.
Discussion leader Kimberly Curry talks with participants at Louisville Free Public Library - Okolona Branch.
Children under the age of six are cared for and do age appropriate activities in a different part of the library while older children read and discuss stories.
Corbin Public Library
01/23/24 – 02/27/24
Leah White
215 Roy Kidd Ave., Corbin, KY 40701
606-528-6366
technology@corbinkylibrary.org
Scholar: Mary Huntsman
Storyteller: Chris Campbell
Logan County Public Library
02/13/24 - 03/19/24
Carole Ann Faulkner
106 Spring St., Auburn, KY 42206
270-726-6129
Scholar: Sherrie Pryor
Storyteller: Taylor Simpson
Barbourville Independent
02/19/24 – 03/25/24
Mindy Smith
140 School St, Barbourville, KY 40906
606-546-3120
mindy.smith@bville.kyschools.us
Scholar: Courtney Clouse
Storyteller: Chris Campbell
Bonnieville Elementary School
02/20/24 – 03/26/24
Morgan Lafollette
7874 N. Dixie Hwy, Bonnieville, KY 42713
270-218-0603
morgan.lafollette@hart.kyschools.us
Scholar: Susan Rowe
Storyteller: Sherri Buckles
George Coon Public Library
02/22/24 – 03/28/24
Rebecca Pool
114 S. Harrison St., Princeton
PO Box 230, Princeton, KY 42445
270-365-2884
Scholar: Stacey Menser
Storyteller: Nicole Adams
Allen County Public Library
02/22/24 – 03/28/24
Shelia Stovall
106 W. Public Square
Scottsville, KY 42164
270-237-3861
sstovall@allencountylibrary.com
Scholar: Renee Hale
Storyteller: Shelia Stovall
Northern Elementary School
03/11/24 - 04/16/24
Lora Griffin
3600 Brooks Ln., Georgetown, KY 40324
502-868-5007
lora.griffin@scott.kyschools.us
Scholar: Becky Nelson
Storyteller: Mary Lou White
Fleming County Public Library
04/04/2024 – 05/09/24
Wendy Johnston
202 Bypass Blvd, Flemingsburg, KY 41041
606-845-7851
Scholar: Mary Puente
Storyteller: Robin Patterson
Henderson County Public Library/Henderson Housing Authority
04/09/24- 05/14/24
Danielle Anguish
101 S. Main St., Henderson, KY 42420
270-826-3712
Scholar: Megan Mortis
Storyteller: Andrew Casey
Meade County Public Library
04/11/24 - 05/16/24
Joy Trotter
996 Old Ekron Rd., Brandenburg, 40108
270-945-5584
Scholar: Jessie Trotter
Storyteller: Ann Hartman
Oldham County Public Library
04/12/24 – 05/24/24
Cheri Grinnell
308 Yager Ave., La Grange, KY 40031
402-222-9713
Scholar: Jessica Fleischer
Storyteller: Carol Hughey
Crittenden County Public Library
05/02/24 - 06/06/24
Leah Chumbler
204 Carlisle St., Marion, KY 42064
270-965-3354
director@crittendenlibrary.org
Scholar: Stacy Menser
Storyteller: Nichole Adams
Wolfe County Public Library
05/25/24 – 06/30/24
Julie Hendrix
164 KY 15 N
Campton, KY 41301
606-668-6571
Scholar: Allison Vallandingham
Storyteller: Kaye Birchfield
Trimble County Public Library
06/04/24 – 07/09/24
Lauren Tweedy
35 Equity Dr.. Bedford, KY 40006
502-255-7362
Scholar: Sarah Karns
Storyteller: Laurie Jennings
Powell County Public Library
06/24/24 – 07/29/24
Charlotte Denniston
725 Breckenridge St., Stanton, KY 40380
606-663-4511
Scholar: Amy Hall
Storyteller: Jessica Hall
Maupin Elementary School
Spring- TBD
Diane Johnson
1312 Catalpa St., Louisville, KY 40211
Scholar: TBD
Storyteller: TBD
Whitley County Cooperative Extension
Summer
Veronica Rainwater
4275 US 25W, Williamsburg, KY 40769
859-550-3269
Scholar: Tammy Stephens
Storyteller: Christy Myers