Mayor Josh Moenning proclaimed November 2024 as "Read Aloud to a Child Month."

“Read Aloud to Your Child for 20 Minutes a Day” is a nationally recognized program that has been in existence for more than 25 years; and Read Aloud Norfolk, the Norfolk Public Library, Norfolk area schools and other organizations representing parents, teachers, librarians and concerned citizens advocate for reading aloud to children because it fosters healthy interaction between adults and children; and reading aloud to children will enhance family literacy and the well being of young people throughout our city.