Mayor Deegan launching River City Readers initiative at January event

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayor Donna Deegan and the City of Jacksonville are launching a citywide literacy challenge for all Duval County students.

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The program is called River City Readers and will kick off on Jan. 27 at the Jacksonville Public Library Main Branch Downtown.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., attendees will receive free books to get started, prizes and free fun for the whole family!

For more information or to RSVP for the kick-off event, visit the River City Readers page on the City of Jacksonville website.

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