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Sarasota County libraries
and Baltimore Orioles team up to promote reading |
For the second consecutive year,
Sarasota County libraries and the Baltimore Orioles are teaming
up to promote reading through the Orioles Big League Reader
program. Children who sign up for the program and read three or
more books in the month of February will receive a reserved
grandstand ticket to the Wednesday, March 14, Orioles versus
Pittsburgh Pirates game.
Last season, over 100 Sarasota-area children completed the
program and were eligible to receive a free ticket to an Orioles
spring training game. March 14 is also “Kids Run the Bases Day.”
Following the game, all kids 14 and under will be invited onto
the field to take their turn running the bases.
“Just like rounding the bases in a ballgame, each time a child
reads a book they advance further on the road to success.” said
Sarabeth Kalajian, general manager, Sarasota County library
system.
During the month of February, children ages 6 and up who read
three or more books from any of the nine Sarasota County public
libraries will receive a Home Run Reading Card. Upon reading the
books and returning them to the library, a library staff member
will initial their reading card, which is good for a reserved
grandstand ticket to the March 14 game at Ed Smith Stadium.
“The Orioles are excited to once again partner with Sarasota
County libraries to promote a love of both reading and baseball
among area youth,” said Orioles Director of Florida Operations
Laura Williams. “Last year’s program was a great success and we
look forward to rewarding even more youth who embrace reading
this spring.”
The Baltimore Orioles spring training season begins at Ed Smith
Stadium on Monday, March 5, when the Orioles take on the
Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:05 p.m.
For more information, contact the Sarasota County Call Center at
941-861-5000 and ask about the Big League Reader program. |
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