Reading & Math Buddies
These unique programs match trained teen Big Buddies with Little Buddies in grades 1-3 for reading or math support.
Buddies meet regularly to read and play literacy-based games or work together on engaging math activities that build confidence and enjoyment. Does your child struggle with motivation, confidence, or skill in reading or math?
Little Reading Buddies
Applications for Little Buddies are accepted until all positions are filled.
- Reading Buddies is not a tutoring service. Please attend all scheduled meetings.
- You will need a Douglas County Libraries library card. Get a card if you don’t already have one.
- Upon acceptance to the Reading Buddies program, your Little Buddy will be paired with a Big Buddy, a teen library volunteer who is trained to read with kids in a way that helps encourage a love of reading.
- Space is limited and your participation in the program is not guaranteed until all applications have been reviewed and we have been able to match your child with a Teen Big Buddy volunteer.
Little Math Buddies
Available only at Highlands Ranch. Applications for Little Buddies are accepted until all positions are filled.
- Math Buddies is not a tutoring service. Please attend all scheduled meetings.
- You will need a Douglas County Libraries library card. Get a card if you don’t already have one.
- Upon acceptance to the Math Buddies program, your Little Buddy will be paired with a Big Buddy, a teen library volunteer who is trained to provide support on different math concepts through engaging activities that build confidence and enjoyment of the subject.
- Space is limited and your participation in the program is not guaranteed until all applications have been reviewed and we have been able to match your child with a Teen Big Buddy volunteer.
Big Buddies
Be a Teen Reading or Math Buddy! Teen Big Buddies are trained and paired with a child (grades 1-3) to help them become stronger in the subject of reading or math.
- Buddies meet weekly for two months.
- For each session, spend 30 minutes preparing, followed by one hour of reading and literacy games with your Little Reading Buddy, or one hour of engaging math activities with your Little Math Buddy.
- Volunteer spots are limited and your participation in the program is not guaranteed until your application has been received and approved.
- Volunteer orientation and training are required.