FAMILY LITERACY IS FOR YOU! – Family Literacy is available for all of our families free of charge.

There are four components of the program.

1. Adult Education

2. Children’s Education

3. Parent and Child Time

4. Parent Time

We will have activities for the family at Thorn Hill and will also let you know of activities occurring at the Paul Sawyier Public Library, the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office, 4-H Club, Yes Arts, and more. This program is new to Thorn Hill and more information will be shared on this website as we evolve.

Why should you participate in Family Literacy? Family Literacy plays a crucial role in shaping children’s learning experiences and fostering a strong foundation for their future. Let’s explore some of the benefits:

1. Higher Reading Knowledge and Skills: Children exposed to a rich literacy environment.
2. Early Reading Success of families telling stories and reading together.
3. Brain Development: By the age of three, the child’s brain has reached 80% of its adult size. Developmental experiences during these years significantly influences brain development.
4. Parent-Child Bonding: Literacy Activities strengthens relationships between family members.
5. Parent Literacy leads to economic self-sufficiency and meets adults’ stated goals.
6. Family Literacy education assists parents in facilitating children’s learning and becoming partners in their child’s education.

If you are interested in signing up for Thorn Hill’s family literacy program, please complete this form. We will reach out to you with more information.

Did you know that Thorn Hill’s Family Literacy Program now has it’s own app? Try out our App by Clicking Here!

NCFL works to eradicate poverty through education solutions for families.

We believe education is a shared responsibility. Partnering with educators, families, literacy advocates, and communities, we’ve worked for over 30 years to eradicate poverty through equitable education solutions for families across multiple generations. 

With the right resources, care and opportunities, together we can eliminate systemic barriers, create powerful learning experiences, and grow equitable communities.

Calendar of Events for Family Literacy

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 18, 2025 thru May 13, 2025- PLAY WITH A PURPOSE– Thorn Hill Education Center 5:30-6:30PM. Join the staff from Paul Sawyier Public Library to learn activities and ways to play purposefully with your child. This is for parents/caregivers and children 3-5 years old. Those enrolled in this program will meet Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 weekly from March 18-May 13 at Thorn Hill. If interested, please register online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2Rin7HaUmtIuV1KLYCECeJ0RMxc9AAYb9wHMvfSpubxiN5w/viewform. PACT TIME

May 5, 2025- Beginner Spanish Class- Thorn Hill Education Center, 4:30-5:30pm. No registration required. Join us to learn basic Spanish skills that will help you be able to begin conversations. ADULT EDUCATION

May 6 and May 8, 2025- English as a Second Language, Thorn Hill Education Center, 5:30-7pm. Know someone who needs help learning English or improving their conversational skills? Come to Thorn Hill for ESL. ADULT EDUCATION

May 7, 2025- Reading Skills Tutoring, Thorn Hill Education Center 4-5PM. Open to grades K-12, Free. Parents must remain on the school grounds while the child attends tutoring. CHILD EDUCATION

May 8, 2025- Narcotics Anonymous, Al-anon and Alateen- Thorn Hill Education Center. 6:30-7:30pm. Free dinner and childcare to attendees. PARENT TIME

May 9, 2025- Reading On the Hill, Thorn Hill Education Center, 10:30-11:00am. Join Paul Sawyier Public Library staff in the garden at Thorn Hill Learning Center for a traditional storytime. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. PACT TIME

May 10, 2025- Spring Gifts– Paul Sawyier Public Library (Please check to verify the library has reopened), 11am-12pm. Create a variety of gifts for someone special.PACT TIME

May 12, 2025- Beginner Spanish Class- Thorn Hill Education Center, 4:30-5:30pm. No registration required. Join us to learn basic Spanish skills that will help you be able to begin conversations. ADULT EDUCATION

May 13, 2025- In Person Job Fair– Paul Sawyier Public Library, 11-3pm. Bring your resume and meet with potential employers. Come by Thorn Hill Education Center beforehand to create a resume! ADULT EDUCATION

May 13 and May 15, 2025- English as a Second Language, Thorn Hill Education Center, 5:30-7pm. Know someone who needs help learning English or improving their conversational skills? Come to Thorn Hill for ESL. ADULT EDUCATION

May 14, 2025- Get to Know Kanopy– Paul Sawyier Public Library 11am-12pm.  Join PSPL staff for an informational session on how to sign-up and utilize the library’s digital collection, Kanopy. Participants will learn how to properly search, download, and interact with content available through Kanopy. PARENT TIME

May 14, 2025- Reading Skills Tutoring, Thorn Hill Education Center 4-5PM. Open to grades K-12, Free. Parents must remain on the school grounds while the child attends tutoring. CHILD EDUCATION

May 15, 2025- Narcotics Anonymous, Al-anon and Alateen- Thorn Hill Education Center. 6:30-7:30pm. Free dinner and childcare to attendees. PARENT TIME

May 15, 2025- Kentucky Book Group– Paul Sawyier Public Library, 6:30-7:30PM. Join us for a meeting of the Kentucky Book Group, where we will discuss My Old Kentucky Home: The Astonishing Life and Reckoning of an Iconic American Song by Emily Bingham. In celebration of our state’s rich literary tradition, this book group focuses solely on Kentucky authors and/or themes. The group meets on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm. If you have questions or wish to join the discussion, please contact Diane Dehoney at diane@pspl.org. All are welcome! PARENT TIME

May 16, 2025- Reading On the Hill, Thorn Hill Education Center, 10:30-11:00AM. Join Paul Sawyier Public Library staff in the garden at Thorn Hill Learning Center for a traditional storytime. This program is for children of all ages, accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. PACT TIME

May 17, 2025- Veggie Container Gardening– Thorn Hill Education Center, 10am.

Join Franklin County Cooperative Extension Horticulture agent, Adam Lamberger for this fun workshop and take home a free container garden. PARENT TIME/PACT TIME.

May 30, 2025- Wanda Joyce Robinson Foundation Annual Golf Scramble. Will be held at Juniper hills Golf Course to raise money for the Adam Hyatt scholarships. Register to play here: https://wjrfoundation.org/event/golf-scramble-2/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJXlMNleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHc3WvBbf1-rqzbnVBx-lJ_nrppF8A4RllUPRacU2cHEM1AxipsJ6TSeCQg_aem_Yx07U6vF1otDazWie8_Cbg

June 20, 2025- GRADUATION FOR THORN HILL EDUCATION CENTER- 6pm. All grads will arrive at 5pm for cap and gown fitting and registration. Families and guests will arrive for

WEEKLY EVENTS: