Leading to Reading is an early literacy project serving the Dutchess County area.  We enhance literacy programs by providing books, reading kits, opportunities for classroom readers, and other support services.  The focus is on children from low and moderate income families who may have limited books at home. Members develop family reading kits which are donated to numerous community agencies.  Book giveaways are done at various times during the year. Community readers provide story times in pre-school classrooms. Books for Babies provides a new book for every child born at Vassar Brothers Medical Center.  Laundromat Libraries place books in places where children spend time waiting.