Preschoolers enjoyed a fun-filled evening of stories, crafts, and special visitors when Children’s Corner hosted BEAR Night (Be Enthusiastic About Reading) to promote early literacy.

Children and their grown-ups brought their teddy bears and gathered on Wednesday, March 4, for story time, reading "Going on a Bear Hunt,” then completed hands-on craft activities led by teacher volunteers, and visited with children's book star Clifford the Big Red Dog.

Visiting author Jennie Misko hosted an assembly in the all-purpose room and the Piscataway Public Library joined the celebration with giveaways and information about upcoming programs. Every attendee received a free book to bring the love of reading home.

The event was proudly sponsored by the New Jersey Education Association FAST program (Families and Schools Together).