Cops 'n' Kids Reading Room Easton

Joined: July 14, 2021
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Story Hour

Story Hour – A Ride to Remember

Join Mrs. Judie as she reads another wonderful story in honor of Black History Month! This is the story of Sharon Langley who became known around the country in 1963 as the first African-American to ride the carousel at Gwynn Oak Amusement Park.

Cops 'n' Kids Reading Room Easton
February 22, 2022

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Cops ‘n’ Kids of Easton partners Lehigh Valley Reads

Cops ‘n’ Kids of Easton partners with Corey, the Apple, of Lehigh Valley Reads helping to ensure “success to be achieved by integrating all sectors of the community through a common message, mutually beneficial activities and genuine interest in better…

Cops 'n' Kids Reading Room Easton
February 21, 2022

Story Hour

Story Hour – Follow the Drinking Gourd

Join Mrs. Judie as she reads this story based on an American folksong used by the Underground Railroad. The Drinking Gourd was used as a code name for the Big Dipper star formation, which points to Polaris, the Pole Star, and North. It helped fleeing slaves to find their way north from Alabama to the Ohio River to freedom.