National Musuem Day- Free Admission!

This Sunday the Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) will be offering free admission as part of the Association of Art Museum Directors national Museum Day!

 Be sure to be that at 2pm for The Storytellers of Central Florida who will be telling folk tales, Cracker tales and other stories about Floridians.

All ages welcome. Free admission to the OMA May 20/noon-4pm.

2416 North Mills Ave Orlando, Florida 407 896 4231

 Bring the family and enjoy a FREE afternoon of art, reading and fun in our great city!

Guest Blog: Persons and People and English Oddities

Morgan Knezovich, 

Adult Literacy League Board Member

Being a part of a literacy organization, I’ve come to accept that oddities within the English language are just my thing. A recent conversation with volunteers and staff at the League led to a discussion on the appropriate use of the term persons and people. One of our literacy tutors had not known quite how to answer her student's question about this usage. So, if this question has ever crossed your mind or you just need a quick grammatical refresher, here’s something I put together just for you:

International Day of Families--May 15!

This upcoming Tuesday on May 15 the United Nations and the rest of the world will be celebrating International Day of Families! This is an annual celebration for families all around the world and this year the focus is on “ensuring work family balance”. The United Nations wants to call attention to all families and how each of them provides economically and emotionally for each member. To celebrate this special day take some time to learn about another culture! Ask your child to name as many countries as they can. From there, ask your child to pick one country that they would like to know more about. After you have your country, do some research! What do their families look like? What do their houses look like? Do both the boys and girls go to school? You can find that information on the internet, in books or by having conversation with people from that culture.

Happy Family Literacy Friday everyone!

The Ultimate Bedtime Story.

Hey everyone, Happy Family Literacy Friday! Today we're going to tell you all about an adventure that will require to use your imagination and a few books. Grab a large sheet, your child's favorite blanket and book and head to your living room because its tent building time! What kid or adult doesn't love buidling a tent, castle or giant mansion right in their own home? You can get your child using their imagination and excited about reading for free right in the comfort of your family room. You may want to choose a story about kids going on a camping trip, a princess in a castle or Native Americans. There are so many ways to get creative and have a few good laughs along the way. You and your family could tell the stories in different voices or even act out the scenes. This adventurous activity will be sure to become a favorite for everyone!

See, big kids like to have adventures too!