Indianapolis CU Cry Is 'For Reading OutLoud!'

INDIANAPOLIS - (10/31/05) -- Teachers CU is joining theIndianapolis-Polk County Public Library in urging parents andstudents for the month of November to 'Join the Ind-DY Crowd! ReadAloud!' The credit union and the public library and the localtelevision station are sponsoring the month-long literacy programwhich will take them on a 'Read-Aloud Scavenger Hunt,' which willnavigate a treasure map from Public Broadcasting's children'sseries 'Between the Lions.' As families complete the goal of fourhours of reading aloud together they will answer a series ofquestions and learn about local cultural landmarks, like theChildren's Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo and the annual Circle ofLights celebration at Monument Circle. Starting Tuesday, parentsand students can register for a free canvas tote bag containingmaterials to track their progress.

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