Ball State's elementary education department is accepting applications for its reading enrichment program.

The program is free and for children in first through third grades. Attendance is required at each of the three sessions, which will be from 9:15 to 11 a.m. Nov. 3, Nov. 10 and Nov. 17 at the Ball State bookstore near the Atrium in the Art and Journalism Building.

Registration is limited to the first 30 students. For registration or information, contact Valerie Hines, elementary education department secretary, at 765-285-5590 or vjhines@bsu.edu.

The program is sponsored by Ball State, its elementary education reading programs and Barnes and Noble.