DURHAM—Reading is Fundamental, the nation’s largest children’s literacy organization, has named Durham County Library’s RIF program July’s Program of the Month. The library provides 5,000 children of all ages with two RIF books every summer and has participated in RIF for more than 30 years.

Durham County Library uses its Summer Reading Club as a way to focus children and families on reading. The library gives away RIF books during the Summer Reading Kickoff event in June, and again during the Summer Reading Finale which will be held on August 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Main Library.

“The library is a hub of excitement for summer reading,” said Karlene Fyffe, youth services manager and RIF coordinator for the library. “Summer reading involves thousands of young people. It’s the perfect time to get books into children’s hands. In addition to encouraging children to check out books at the library, we love the look on children’s faces when we are able to give them a RIF book of their very own. We are thrilled that our library was recognized as a RIF Program of the Month.”

RIF’s Program of the Month initiative was launched to honor the ongoing efforts of local programs to fulfill the mission of RIF, which depends on programs like these to promote children's literacy.

Durham County Library provides the entire community with books, services and other resources that inform, inspire learning, cultivate understanding and excite the imagination. For more information, visit your local library or visit us online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org.