Wuustwezel is strongly committed to early literacy with the launch of the Bookstart program. Young families with a baby or toddler residing in Wuustwezel can collect a free book package twice: once when their child is 6 months old and again at 15 months.
These packages, containing sturdy and high-quality books tailored to the child's age, are distributed through the Kind en Gezin consultation bureau and the local library. In addition to the books, families receive information on the importance of reading aloud and the library's extensive offerings.
Parents do not need to apply; the packages are automatically provided at the appropriate times. The initiative aims to foster an interest in books from an early age and give young children access to the joy of reading.
Through Bookstart, the municipality seeks to introduce families to reading aloud in an accessible way and help them discover the wealth of books available at the library.
