Parent Pledge Fifth Year Parent Pledge Year Five Thank you registering your first child in the More First Library program. Yearly parent pledges are required for participation in the program. Please submit the form for continued participation in our program. First Name* Last Name* Email Address* Zip* Child's First Name* Child's Last Name* Child's Birth Date* Child's Gender* Female Male I pledge to read to my child daily.* Select an option Read aloud daily I pledge to visit my local library monthly.* Select an option Visit library monthly I pledge to provide documentation of my library visit.* Select an option Library visit I pledge to attend a library sponsored children's activity every month.* Select an option Attend activity monthly I pledge to provide First Library documentation of my library sponsored activity. * Select an option Library sponsored activity I pledge to borrow a classical music cd monthly. * Select an option Classical / Opera music cd I pledge to provide documentation of my classical / opera music cd check-out.* Select an option Classical / Opera cd check-out I pledge to borrow an art book monthly. * Select an option Art book I pledge to provide documentation of my art book check-out.* Select an option Art book check-out My child's participation may be revoked at any time if documentation is not provided. * Select an option I accept Comments SUBMIT

Print gift card and place inside your gift package for Fairy Book Mothers Gifts. Mail gifts to First Library, 4 Old Turnpike Road, Morristown, NJ 07960, Suite 1. Attention: Fairy Book Mothers Gifts TAX RECEIPT

The single most significant factor influencing a child’s early educational success is an introduction to books and being read to at home prior to beginning school. ++ Parent Pledge Room to Grow is a three-year program for parents who are expecting and are interested in free parenting support and baby items for their new child. ‎Donate Baby Items · ‎Apply Now · ‎Our People · ‎Contact Us I like the idea that you are helping first time mothers and their babies while educating them about the importance of reading to them early and consistently. Also, it is a great idea that you are promoting healthy and responsible parenting. PLUS, BORROWING LOTS OF BOOKS FROM THE LOCAL LIBRARY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN GETTING ONE FREE BOOK A MONTH IN THE MAIL! E.A.M. Third Year Parent Pledge Year Three Thank you for your child's continued participation in the More First Library program. Yearly parent pledges are required for participation in the program. Please submit the form for your child's continued participation in our program. First Name* Last Name* Email Address* Zip* Child's First Name* Child's Last Name* Child's Birth Date* Child's Gender* Select an option Female Male I pledge to read to my child daily.* Select an option Read aloud daily I pledge to visit my local library monthly.* Select an option Visit library monthly I pledge to provide First Library documentation of my library visit.* Select an option Library visit monthly I pledge to attend a library sponsored children's activity monthly.* Select an option Library activity monthly I pledge to provide documentation of my library sponsored activity. * Select an option Library activity monthly My child's participation may be revoked at any time if documentation is not provided.* Select an option I accept Comment SUBMIT

Board of Trustees Leadership Team Catherine Tinger Goldberg Founder & CEO With over 30 years in private industry Catherine has combined her interpersonal and managerial skills with her love of reading and books to create a program that benefits the reader and non-reader alike. Edith Magner Board Member With almost 20 years in education Edith's patience and knowledge in dealing with children and their special needs is an asset to our first time mothers in need program. Sue Sacher Board Member Sue began her career in sales and marketing. Her expertise has brought First Library to new, wider audience. Now a full-time grandparent, she is very involved in her community and her grandchildren's activities.

Mission First Library's mission is to promote early childhood literacy for preschool children through daily reading, monthly library patronage and educational support. We encourage a life long love of reading, family reading time, and a respect and appreciation for literature and libraries. (Original logo on left.) Of all parent-child activities, reading aloud provides the richest exposure to language, so promotion of reading aloud, especially for children from more disadvantaged backgrounds, holds great promise for strengthening school readiness and laying a strong foundation for future educational success. “ Reach Out and Read, Archives of Disease in Childhood, Reading Aloud to Children: The Evidence, 2008. ”

Apply to become a First Library Community Representative Today’s Date* First Name* Last Name* Email Address* Phone* Street Address* Town* State* Zip Code* Do you own a valid library card?* Select an option Yes No In the process of getting one Are you authorized to work in the US?* Select an option Yes No Please supply two references who will provide a written recommendation within two weeks.* If offered a position with First Library I agree to a background check.* Select an option Yes No If offered a position with First Library what towns with zip codes (required) would you like to cover? How did you hear about the First Library Local Community Representative position?* Select an option Website News article Indeed.com ZipRecruiter Craigslist SUBMIT First Library is looking for active, outgoing, community minded representatives to join our mission of promoting daily reading and monthly library patronage while offering single expectant and new mothers educational toys and supplies; and baby clothing for single first time expectant and new mothers in need. About the Position * Home based * Work in and for your community * In person sales skills * In person presentation of mission (helping single mothers and their children) to local community members, businesses and schools * Sell the mission to local community members, businesses and schools * 2 years sales experience Physical Requirements * Periods of standing or sitting * Operation of computer related equipment, including but not limited to keyboards, printers and smartphones . contact Marketing Materials Fundraising Materials

Cards for Books Cards for Books Don't just give a card that’s pretty. Give a card with a purpose. Cards for Books in conjunction with First Library (firstlibrary.org) gives a book to a preschool child, many in need, with the purchase of every card. Research has found that 61 percent of low-income families have no books at all in their homes for their children. And in low-income neighborhoods the ratio of book to child is 1 to 300 (1 book for every 300 children). In middle class home Giving children access to print materials is associated with positive behavioral, educational, and psychological outcomes. Cards for Books recognizes the need for children to have books in the home. Our mission is simple: BUY A CARD & GIVE A BOOK. Cards for Books donates a book (or its equivalent value) to the free monthly book program in the community of the store it was purchased (or the nearest local free book program). SO... DON'T JUST GIVE A CARD GIVE THE CARD THAT GIVES THE GIFT OF READING.TO THE CHILDREN IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Copyright 2013 Cards for Books. All Rights Reserved. Learn More Click this text to start editing. This simple title and text block is great for welcome or explanatory text. When writing, try to keep things down to a few lines at a time. Break up your content into different blocks to keep your page interesting. Click this text to start editing. This simple title and text block is great for welcome or explanatory text. When writing, try to keep things down to a few lines at a time. Break up your content into different blocks to keep your page interesting. Cards for Books Don't just give a card (with or without a gift). Give a card that is a gift to another. Cards for Books gives a book to a child in need with the purchase of every card. Research has found that 61 percent of low-income families have no books at all in their homes for their children. And in low-income neighborhoods the ratio of book to child is 1 to 300 (1 book for every 300 children). Giving children access to print materials is associated with positive behavioral, educational, and psychological outcomes. Cards for Books recognizes the need for children to have books in the home. Our mission is simple: BUY A CARD. GIVE A BOOK. Cards for Books donates a book (or its equivalent value) to a free book program in the community of the store it was purchased (or the nearest local free book program). SO... DON'T JUST GIVE A CARD (WITH OR WITHOUT A GIFT). GIVE THE CARD THAT GIVES THE GIFT OF READING TO THE CHILDREN IN YOUR COMMUNITY. Copyright 2013 Cards for Books. All Rights Reserved. BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. I love to give books. I can think of nothing that brings so much comfort, joy, and security to a child than having a book read to them. In 2007 I created the nonprofit First Library (firstlibrary.org), a free monthly book program for children, just so I could give away books. In 2012 I expanded the program and created First Library Plus, a free weekly book plus educational toy program for first time mothers in need. I've expanded on the idea and created Cards for Books, greeting cards you give that give back to children in need. They are designed to promote early childhood literacy and give books to child in need in other communities not covered by the First Library Plus program. With the purchase of every greeting card, a book (or its equivalent value) is donated to a free book program in the community of the store it was purchased (or the nearest local free book program). Catherine Goldberg Founder Cards for Books First Library (firstlibrary.org), is a NJ Non Profit Corporation dedicated to promoting early childhood literacy for children born to first time mothers through educational support and book ownership. Newborn children of first time parents receive up to 60 brand new, age-appropriate books each month, until the age of 5, at no cost or obligation to their families. All we ask is that they read to them daily. Learn More

Participating Communities Participating Communities in the USA First Library is proud to offer their More First Library book program in the following communities. Participation in First Library or another nonprofit free monthly book program is mandatory for participation in the More First Library program. First Library Registration New Jersey by Zip Codes 07008, 07039, 07064, 07077, 07081, 07920, 07927, 07928, 07035, 07960, 07976, 07981, 08535, 08837, 08902

First time Mothers Most Free Books Free Toys Free Clothing Most First Library® Program First Library is so much more than a free book program. We're an incentive and reward program too. Beyond the daily reading, book and monthly library visits, low-income fi rst time parents can also participate in First Library's Most First Library program. Most First Library® offers first time mothers in need the monthly First Library book program (or other approved free book programs) plus new additional books, educational toys and clothing during their child's first three years of life with increased participation. Points earned through various free reading related activities such as library activities, reading surveys and parent questionnaires can be used to shop for new books plus educational toys and clothing at the Most First Library® Shop . BONUS: First time mothers receive gifts for continued participation. Please register below to participate in this additional program. Note: A referral form from a participating service agency must also be submitted for acceptance into the Most First Library program. Participation in the First Library or another approved nonprofit free monthly book program is mandatory for acceptance into the Most FirstLibrary program. Enjoy reading, and playing and dressing, with your child! EFFECTIVE 03/01/2020 NO NEW MOST FIRST LIBRARY REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. TOT4TOT FIRST LIBRARY REGISTRATION FORM