Local organizations celebrate 'I Love to Read Month' in February

KTTC reporter reads to kids at SPARK Children's Museum

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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February marks 'I Love to Read Month,' and many local organizations and schools in Rochester, Minnesota are celebrating. KTTC reporter Caitlin Alexander was invited to read to kids at the SPARK Children's Museum at Apache Mall on Tuesday.

Why it matters

Promoting literacy and a love of reading is important for child development and community engagement. Local organizations are coming together to encourage reading through special events and activities during the designated 'I Love to Read Month'.

The details

SPARK Children's Museum posts upcoming reader events and activities on its Facebook page, allowing the community to see who is coming to read to the kids.

  • February is designated as 'I Love to Read Month'.
  • On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, KTTC reporter Caitlin Alexander read to kids at SPARK Children's Museum.

The players

SPARK Children's Museum

A children's museum located in the Apache Mall in Rochester, Minnesota that hosts reading events and activities for kids during 'I Love to Read Month'.

Caitlin Alexander

A reporter for KTTC news who was invited to read to kids at the SPARK Children's Museum.

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The takeaway

Events like these at the SPARK Children's Museum help promote literacy and a love of reading in the local community, especially among young children, which is crucial for their development and future success.