Aiken district seeks federal grants for literacy and history programs
The Aiken County School District plans a $600,000 four year Even Start Literacy grant from the US Department of Education to expand Salley Family Literacy Center with adult education and parenting programs. A second grant request seeks $800,000 over three years to fund American history teacher training with USC Aiken collaboration.
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Aiken County Museum Hosts Exhibit by Historical Commission
The Aiken County Historical Museum will display collections from members of the Aiken County Historical Commission from July 15 to September 14. Museum hours are Tue Fri 9:30 am to 4:30 pm and Sat Sun 2 to 5 pm. For information call 642-2015. Meanwhile the Aiken County Library hosts a Codfish Ball undersea dance at 7 pm on Tuesday July 29. Contact Jennie Deal at 642-7585.
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Aiken County Historical Commission
Aiken County Library
Aiken County
Jennie Deal
Storyteller brings sea tales to Aiken libraries
Ron Jones a former North Carolina librarian and storyteller rode a summer reading program at the Aiken County Public Library performing three sessions. He kept young audiences engaged with sea themed songs and interactive actions while noting the value of reading.
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North Carolina
Aiken County
Aiken County Public Library
Nancy Carson
North Augusta
Bethany Fuller
Bfuller
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