Books for Babies program looking for volunteers.

Lteracy for Life gives bags full of books, which include a library card and information on child development, to all new parents in the MD of Foothills.

Executive Director Sue Stegmeier says they rely on community members to sew the bags.

"It creates a lot of awareness in the community about what we do, but it also makes each one of those bags very unique.  Each baby gets something of their own."

Stegmeier expects they'll need 600 bags this year.

She also says it's important parents read to their kids at an early age.  It helps them bond and makes it easier for children to develop literacy skills later in life.

To volunteer, contact Sue at Literacy for Life, 652-5090, or check out www.litforlife.com.