DOWNEY - The Downey City Library is offering a free class for parents to help their preschool children with early literacy."Every Child Ready to Read" will be offered Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Instructor Claudia Dailey will give parents techniques for helping young children to read and develop early language skills through picture books. Learn why it is important to read to children and what you can do right now to increase your child's language skills. Registration is accepted at the Adult desk or by calling (562) 904-7360, ext. 123. ********** Published: January 30, 2009 - Volume 7 - Issue 41