Fathers read to their children at Barrow library event

January 28th 4:15 pm | Sandy Solenberger

Last Saturday, the North Slope Imagination Library held a potluck for families with young children at Tuzzy Library.

The theme for the evening was "Stories My Father Told Me."

Fathers and grandfathers were invited to tell stories or read books about dads to kids.

About 40 people attended, including 20 children. A new book was given to each child who attended.

Conoco Phillips announced at the event that the Friends of Tuzzy Library, which sponsors the North Slope Imagination Library program, will be given a grant of $33,000 to expand services on the North Slope.

The check will be presented at a noon meeting at Tuzzy Library on Feb. 10.

North Slope Imagination Library is underwritten by Best Beginnings, Rasmuson Foundation, North Slope Borough Healthy Communities Initiative and Ilisagvik College.

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