The San Juan Island Library is seeking volunteers to help in its Reading Buddies program. An orientation session for new and returning volunteers is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the meeting room of the San Juan Island Library to give prospective volunteers information about the program.

The Reading Buddies program matches adult reading mentors with elementary-aged children who are learning to read and who need extra encouragement. Reading Buddy pairs meet at either the elementary school or at the public library for about half an hour each week. Reading Buddies have helped dozens of children read over the years, but in previous years, several children who signed up for an adult Reading Buddy had to go without. This year, about 13 children at Friday Harbor Elementary School have signed up to have a reading buddy, so more adult volunteers are needed now. All volunteers receive support and assistance throughout the year.

Prospective volunteers should contact Adrienne Bourne at the San Juan Island Library or Gary Pflueger at the Friday Harbor Elementary School.