Partnership for Children of Johnston County

From July 15 through July 20, Read to Grow Johnston County will celebrate National Summer Learning Week by hosting its 4th annual Paw for Reading Events. All week long, children up to age eight will have the chance to adopt a stuffed pet and promise to read to them for 20 minutes a day throughout the summer. Each event will have a reading from a guest speaker, including local mayors, council members and community leaders. These events are free and do not require registration. Paws for Reading Event Information July 15 Kenly Library, 2-4 p.m. July 16 Smithfield Public Library, 10-11 a.m. Four Leaf Clover, Benson, 11 a.m. to noon Princeton Public Library, 9-10 a.m July 17 Partnership for Children Park, Smithfield, 10-11 a.m. Benson Public Library, 10-11 a.m. July 18 Clayton Public Library, 3-4 p.m. Sarah Yard Center, Smithfield, 3-4 p.m. July 19 Johnston Court, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 20 Raiford Street Park, Selma, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.  

Join the Local Interagency Coordinating Council (LICC) for their Child Wellness and Resource Event on Saturday, June 22nd. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., families can visit the Partnership for Children office to have hearing, vision and developmental screenings for children ages 3-5 at no cost. These exams will help to determine areas of concern that a child may be facing and allow families to connect with helpful resources. Registration is not required, but it is encouraged and can be done with the follow link: https://bit.ly/childwellness24.