{"id":165737,"date":"2026-01-12T15:17:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:17:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=165737"},"modified":"2026-01-12T15:29:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T20:29:37","slug":"nmc-library-embrace-the-dream-2026-events-call-for-volunteers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.nmc.edu\/?p=165737","title":{"rendered":"NMC Library Embrace the Dream 2026 events: Call for volunteers"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"NMCAt the end of January, the NMC Library will host its fifth annual Embrace the Dream Read-Aloud and craft event series — a celebration of Black History Month, diverse characters and the power of reading to break down barriers!<\/p>\n

We are counting on NMC employees and student to turn out in large numbers to ensure this program series’ success. Interested in volunteering during one of these events?<\/p>\n

NMC Library Read-Aloud & Craft Night
\n<\/b>Thursday, Jan. 29, 4:15-6:30 p.m.
\nHosted at the NMC Library for preschool through 6th graders
\n*Volunteer for the entire event or pick a shift!<\/p>\n

4th Grade Book Buddies
\n<\/b>Friday, Jan. 30, 1:15-2:30 p.m.
\nBook give-away, read-aloud & crafting with fourth grade students at Traverse Heights Elementary School (933 Rose Street, TC)<\/p>\n

If you would like to volunteer, fill out the Embrace the Dream Read-Aloud & Craft Event series volunteer form<\/span><\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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