BOOKS ALIVE is a literature based family reading project!
Books Alive logo.
Books Alive is a partnership program of Olean Public Library, Ivers J. Norton Elementary School, and Literacy Volunteers of Cattaraugus County, Inc., providing educational family activities that promote literacy and leisure reading.
This program is made possible in part by a Parent and Child Library Services Grant from the New York State Library, New York State Education Department.
Six unique fun-filled programs will
accent image. introduce kids grades 3, 4 and 5 and their families to various types of literature
accent image. take place during the school year
accent image. feature up to 30 chapter books chosen from a list of 100 or so possible titles
accent image. make books come alive for families
Click on the program for information, activities, booklists, and Parent/Teacher resources.

I Detect Mysteries link.

I Detect (Mysteries)
Oct./Nov.

Cook With A Book link.

Cook With A Book
Jan./Feb.

Inventions Through Time link.

Inventions Through Time
Mar./Apr.

Author Illustrator link.

Kids as Authors & Illustrators
Spring Break

Sports pages link.

Sports Pages
May/Jun.