Father's Day Read-a-Long in partnership with For Goodness Sake

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - June 13, 2016 - PRLog -- ALL AGES WELCOMED for a 2-hour story time event featuring community fathers reading to local Charlotte youth and their families. There will also be several literacy-related activities for the families and children who attend. Featured guest readers include local police officers, firefighters, and Danny Diaz, Power98 WPEG Radio Host.

Presented by FOR GOODNESS SAKE in Partnership with AVENUE PINK & Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, Sugar Creek Branch (https://www.cmlibrary.org/branch/sugar-creek), on Friday, June 17^th, 2016 at 3pm - 5pm. Sugar Creek Library Branch, 4045 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28206.

The purpose of this event is to celebrate, uplift, and recognize the impact positive male figures have on their families and their communities.

The inaugural event will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina and will honor and spotlight a diverse group of fathers, as well as celebrate the impact of fatherhood, positive male reinforcement, and discuss the influence & challenges faced by fathers of color and how to use community resources to combat everyday pitfalls.

The one-day event will feature guest speakers, resource sharing, family friendly activities, and lively results-driven conversations. There will also be a free book give-away sponsored by FIRST BOOK.

Open to the Public -- Link(s) for more information:

https://www.cmlibrary.org/event/24601-charlotte-library-presents-fathers-day-read-long

https://ap-charlottedads.eventbrite.com