Having the right tools to do the job matters, so Kenton County Public Library’s Foundation has once again provided every Kenton County kindergarten student with their very own “Kindergarten Kit”
The well-stocked kits include a pencil pouch, pencil, eraser, crayons, pencil sharpener, library card application and a bookmark that includes the top 50 books every kindergartener should read.
Thirty Northern Kentucky teens came together to assemble the classroom essentials, marking the sixth year that the library’s foundation has funded the project. For the teens, it’s a meaningful project that also allows them to forge friendships.
“I have helped with this project every year since the beginning,” says Andi Holt, senior at Highlands High School. “It’s pretty cool that we are part of making sure every kindergarten has basic supplies for school. Plus, I’ve made friends who I keep in touch with throughout the year and look forward to working with every August.”
Dave Schroeder, executive director of the Kenton County Public Library, says the project is valuable in more ways than one.
“The kindergarten kits are a great way to make sure every five or six-year-old knows the library exists and receives a few school supplies,” says Schroeder. “Plus, a few dozen teens give up one of their last days of summer vacation to volunteer at the library. That’s pretty amazing to see.”
The Kindergarten Kits will be delivered to each school throughout August and September.