Reading Machine and STREAM Services

Leslie, reading machine Reading Machine Coordinator:
Leslie Little

Monica, reading machine STREAM Coordinator:
Monica Martinez-Guaracha

alison, POYS manager Programs, Outreach, Youth Services Manager:
Alison Day

Reading Machine and STREAM Services

The Reading Machine and STREAM programs are mobile outreach programs designed to provide literacy and science programming and library services to preschool classrooms throughout Monterey County including Head Start Classrooms, childcare centers, MAOF and other early learning locations.

Both programs are run October through May.

Reading Machine Program:

The Reading Machine Program is a FREE monthly literacy program, conducted by MCFL staff, focused on bringing literacy concepts to preschool classrooms.

Each visit includes a storytime and a process-oriented craft. Students, along with their teachers, will also visit our preschool Lean Green Reading Machine bookmobile, and, with parents' permission, will borrow books with their own library card.

Classrooms are provided with themed kits containing age-appropriate books and toys to be used at the teacher's discretion.

For more information about the Reading Machine Program, please contact Leslie Little (LittleLA@countyofmonterey.gov).

STREAM Program:

The STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Agriculture and Mathematics) Program is a FREE monthly program, conducted by MCFL staff, focused on bringing science and literacy concepts to preschool classrooms.

Each visit includes a storytime and science activity related to a monthly theme. Students, along with their teachers, will also visit our preschool Lean Green Reading Machine bookmobile, and, with parents' permission, will borrow books with their own library card.

Classrooms are also provided with themed kits containing age-appropriate books and teaching materials to be used at the teacher's discretion.

For more information about the STREAM Program, please contact Monica Martinez-Guaracha
(GuarachaMD@countyofmonterey.gov).

Outreach Events:

The Lean Green Reading Machine is available for outreach events on a limited basis. For inquiries, please contact Alison Day (DayAJ1@countyofmonterey.gov).

These programs are funded by Monterey County Free Libraries. and the Foundation for Monterey County Free Libraries.