When you hear mention of the “Believe in Books Literacy Foundation” you probably think of The Polar Express … and you’d be right. Bringing Christmas joy to children of all ages through the ride of a lifetime on the real magical train you’ve seen in the movie and book of that title, is what Believe in Books is best known for. But they are oh, so much more than that!Their latest initiative is first rate family entertainment in their Theater in the Wood … (which is their 3-season transformation of the “North Pole” during the other months of the year). Come see plays, hear speakers and listen to top shelf performances, such as the one this weekend with David Mallet. The cool breezes of Maine’s northlands have flowed through David’s songs for nearly four decades. In addition to being featured on his fourteen albums, his pen has provided material for an eclectic collection of artists, such as Pete Seeger, Alison Kraus, Emmylou Harris, Kathy Mattea, John Denver, and the Muppets! His tune, The Garden Song, is one of the most popular folk tunes in America, having been recorded more than 150 times and performed around the world. He has toured consistently in folk clubs, concert halls, and festivals for 30 years. AND, David Mallett and his band will be our guests this weekend at The Lodge at Jackson Village!!! Come hear him perform tonight at 7 pm at the Theater in the Woods (tickets $30 at the door), and then chat with him tomorrow morning in our lobby over breakfast!!
The Believe in Books 'Bookbag Program' is another initiative that provides families with bookbags on loan, filled with 10 different books. It’s a wonderful way for parents to share the love of reading with their children while exposing them to a wide variety of literature. The bookbags are distributed through local schools and libraries across NH and western Maine.
BiB’s 'Books in Character' program is another way to introduce young children to great books through on-site school & library visits by some famous storybook characters, such as The Cat in the Hat, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and others.
The goal of their 'Books From Birth' Program is to provide free books and literacy information to all families in northern NH, who give birth in registered hospitals. The first book comes in a fleece pouch, and subsequent ones come to the family free of charge at various developmental stages from 3 months to 5 years.
They also offer a 5K Trail Run/Walk for all ages in the Hundred Acre Wood, which is open to the public, and filled with trails and recreational fun for the entire family. During Maple Sugaring season, they offer guided Maple sugar tours through the sugar bush and sap house, as well as a Story book Walk through the 100 Acre Wood.
The Believe in Books 'Bookbag Program' is another initiative that provides families with bookbags on loan, filled with 10 different books. It’s a wonderful way for parents to share the love of reading with their children while exposing them to a wide variety of literature. The bookbags are distributed through local schools and libraries across NH and western Maine.
BiB’s 'Books in Character' program is another way to introduce young children to great books through on-site school & library visits by some famous storybook characters, such as The Cat in the Hat, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, and others.
The goal of their 'Books From Birth' Program is to provide free books and literacy information to all families in northern NH, who give birth in registered hospitals. The first book comes in a fleece pouch, and subsequent ones come to the family free of charge at various developmental stages from 3 months to 5 years.
They also offer a 5K Trail Run/Walk for all ages in the Hundred Acre Wood, which is open to the public, and filled with trails and recreational fun for the entire family. During Maple Sugaring season, they offer guided Maple sugar tours through the sugar bush and sap house, as well as a Story book Walk through the 100 Acre Wood.
Of course, the famous Polar Express train, which runs from the day after Thanksgiving through the weekend before Christmas, is one of the highlights of a lifetime for many young families and grandparents. The Lodge is on eof their major sponsors, and our Polar Express packages are on sale right now! We sell out by summer's end every year, so don't wait to book your magical train ride (which comes with a 2 night stay at The Lodge, breakfast each morning, a horse drawn sleigh ride, Golden souvenir tickets and a personalized letter from Santa for each child, and a Polar Express gift box). Don't miss out!
The Believe in Books Literacy Foundation is one of the most worthwhile not-for-profit charities anywhere, and we totally support and applaud their efforts and mission. They are also affiliated with one of our favorite independent bookstores, White Birch Books in North Conway, which we highly recommend if you want to browse for a good book.
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