21-05-2025
Jewish Community Center hosting 14th annual Literacy Day
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The Jewish Community Center is promoting literacy through a special two-part event for the community. The JCC is hosting its 14th annual Literacy Day, a free event that underscores the importance of reading.
During the school day, kids from the JCC's daycare program and neighboring Hillel Academy had the opportunity to enrich themselves in books and hands-on activities through the help of 20 community vendors. In line with this year's Fairytale and Fables theme, the Tri-Cities Opera performed 'The Ugly Duckling' for all the children.
Chief Operating Officer Raychel Reilly says the day is all about instilling a love of books and a love of learning.
'We know that iPads and TV can really pull attention nowadays and it's really important to us to make sure that this concept is continuing to grow and making sure we do it in a fun and exciting way,' Reilly said.
The JCC is holding an evening program from 5:30 to 7:30 tonight for the public with a big book reading, a dance party, and many more hands-on activities. For more information, visit
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