Book, Brushes & Bands for Education is seeking volunteers to take part in a new initiative taking part inside Hammond schools.
A new partnership with the School City of Hammond will bring story hour to all second grade classrooms.
 BBB4E is seeking volunteers from the Hammond Police Department, Hammond schools and other community youth organizations to read to the students between Feb. 26 and March 1.
The book being read to the second graders is "How to be a Lion" by Ed Vere.Â
To commemorate Read Across America Day on March 2, a free event will take place on the first floor of the Hammond Public Library from 1 to 4 p.m. Attendees will be able to take part in art and writing projects appropriate for all ages. Volunteers will also read books, including "How to be a Lion".
The Hammond-based nonprofit, known for its door-to-door book deliveries, provides activities centered around literacy, and visual and musical arts for children.Â
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Those interested in volunteering can contact BBB4E at 219-932-3232, or at Hello@bbb4e.org.
PHOTOS: Hammond's 2024 Black History Month Celebration
2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration
Flanked by Councilman Barry Tyler Jr., left, and Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr., 2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration firefighter honorees, from left, Curtis B. Nugin Jr., Zaire Moss, Autry Phillips, Sylvester Davis, Scott Robinson, and Brandon Ashana. Missing is Darnell Walker.
2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration
Members of the Legacy 2.0 Dance Team perform at the 2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration at the Hammond Sportsplex Facility.
2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration
Hammond's first African American firefighter Bishop George W. Jones chats with Chicago Fire Department Lt. Dore Robinson at the 2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration. Robinson's son Scott Robinson was one of the honorees at the event.
2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration
Members of the Legacy 2.0 Dance Team perform at the 2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration at the Hammond Sportsplex Facility.
2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration
Hammond's first African American firefighter Bishop George W. Jones chats with Hammond Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. at the 2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration. Robinson's son Scott Robinson was one of the honorees at the event.
2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration
Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr. speaks at the 2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration at the Hammond Sportsplex Facility.
2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration
Third district councilman Barry Tyler Jr. speaks at the 2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration at the Hammond Sportsplex Facility.
2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration
Kali Turner, right, presides over the 2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration at the Hammond Sportsplex Facility. Joining her on stage are, from left, Ronald Mullins, Rev. Roosevelt Patterson, Councilman Barry Tyler Jr. and Mayor Thomas McDermott Jr.
2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration
Hammond Human Relations Commission Chairman Ronald Mullins speaks at the 2024 Annual Black History Month Celebration at the Hammond Sportsplex Facility.
