Ferst Readers - Cherokee County

Ferst Readers - Cherokee County

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Non-profit organization providing free books to children in Cherokee county to help prepare preschool children for reading and learning success

Ferst Foundation for Childhood Literacy is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit founded in 1999 to address the growing problem of children from low-income communities entering kindergarten without basic early literacy skills and school readiness. By mailing a new, developmentally-appropriate book every month to children, birth to five, and providing parents with support material to encourage a language-rich envi

02/24/2021

With a heavy heart, we have decided to post-pone our signature fundraising event from this April to this September. After evaluating the current landscape of social settings, we feel this would be the best decision to ensure to we can all have the best time!
Be sure to check our event page for updates and sponsor announcements!
https://www.facebook.com/events/845009796326388

Storytime with Santa! 12/18/2020

Today is the last day!
Make sure you have purchased your ticket for our Storytime with Santa event TOMORROW!
Use this link for ticket information - https://bit.ly/FerstReadersSanta
Ticket proceeds support childhood literacy efforts in our local community ❤




Storytime with Santa! Join Ferst Readers and Santa for a virtual storytime of some of Ferst Readers winter books and a magical rendition of "Twas the Night Before Christmas"!

Photos from Ferst Readers's post 12/15/2020

There is still time to get your ticket for this weekend's Storytime with Santa event hosted by Ferst Readers!
Ticket sales go directly to providing books to children in our communities!

Purchase tickets here - https://bit.ly/FerstReadersSanta




12/03/2020

Are you looking for a way for your business to give back to the community this holiday season?
Are you looking for a way to treat your employees or customers to some springtime fun?
Well we have the answer for you - become a sponsor for our 2nd Annual Sporting Clay Classic! Contact us for details today!





Photos 12/02/2020

Looking for new ideas when it comes to spending time together this holiday season? Check out this suggestion about wrapping books for each day/night!





Want to ensure to incorporate reading every night during this busy time of year? Individually wrap 25 children's books (Yes, they can be holiday books, but they don't have to be.) and number them 1-25. Then open one each night for a surprise and read it together! This is also a great math lesson in reading numbers, calendar activity and counting backwards. Happy reading!

12/01/2020

Now that Thanksgiving has come and gone, it is all things Christmas here at Ferst Readers - Cherokee County! We are beyond excited for our Storytime with Santa coming up December 19th, have you bought your ticket yet?!

Get your tickets here - https://bit.ly/FerstReadersSanta





11/30/2020

Tomorrow is but don't let the calendar limit the goodness you can share in your community.
Check out this post from GivingTuesday on how you can do good all December long!





December is here, and we are kicking it off with on Tuesday, December 1, so join us in celebrating the power of generosity and share how you will be giving back to your community.

Check out our monthly calendar to see how you can give back all month long.

Photos 11/30/2020

Who's excited for these November books?! Let us know your favorite November book below! 👇





Your Ferst Readers November books should be arriving any day! Don't forget, when the holidays are here, the mail runs a bit slower, so your book may not arrive until next week. While you wait, take time to read some of your child's past Ferst Readers favorites!

11/27/2020

Still haven't purchased your household ticket for our Storytime with Santa? No worries - there is still time!
Make sure to get your ticket today using this link - https://bit.ly/FerstReadersSanta
And remember, your ticket purchase allows you to "adopt a reader", which provides free books for one child for an entire year!





2nd Annual Sporting Clay Classic 11/24/2020

Looking for a Christmas gift for someone special in your life, we have just the option for you!
Early-bird tickets for our 2nd Annual Sporting Clay Classic are still available!
Get them before they are gone - check out our event details here:

2nd Annual Sporting Clay Classic Join us for our 2nd annual signature fundraising event . High-overall shooter trophies, raffle prizes and a fantastic BBQ lunch!

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P. O. Box 4692
Canton, GA
30114

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm