COMMUNITY LEARNING INITIATIVE AT LHCC
In 2008, Mayor Thomas M. Menino, with Boston Centers for Youth Families (BCYF) as the lead agency, formed the Community Learning Initiative (CLI), a multi-departmental effort between BCYF, Boston Public Schools, and the Boston Public Library to support youth in reaching their full potential. CLI seeks to address key factors for healthy development in youth by aligning City departments and community organizations to coordinate services and programming. The idea is that out-of-school-time programs will supplement school-day learning through enriching and engaging activities.
To achieve this goal, CLI sites work to develop full-service neighborhoods in Boston by creating collaborative coalitions with schools, community centers, and libraries serving as the anchor institutions. With this network, families can learn about services and resources offered by the school, health center, library, local food bank and the City all by visiting the community center, or any participating agency. The CLI itself becomes the hub.
FAMILY BOOK CLUB
A more fun way to share stories and instill literacy with a child in your life. This program is run in partnership with the Adams Street Library and the BPS Murphy School.
For Youth in Grades 3 –5 and 6 –8 with an accompanying adult. We meet the second Wednesday of the Month at 6:30 PM. Books, refreshments and prizes are provided!
For more information, please contact Guy Harris (BPL) at 617-436-6900 or Kate Hennigan( LHCC) at 617-635-5150.