We support the development of early literacy skills for our youngest readers and their parents/caregivers. Our early childhood area and programming are designed to encourage the five early literacy practices of reading, talking, playing, singing and writing.
Visit us to enjoy our large selection of board books and picture books, or to play in our early childhood area complete with trains, blocks and a pretend market. Browse our collection of parenting books nearby or connect with other families in the community.
Explore our book recommendations for kids ages 0+ with our booklists. Discover upcoming events and useful information in our Preschool Newsletter.
Thursdays | 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am | 4/4 - 5/23 | The Hollow
Third Sunday of the Month | 10:45-11:15am | 4/21 & 5/19 | The Hollow
Join us for stories, songs, and sign language that build early literacy skills. No registration required, but capacity is limited to the first 50 attendees. Intended for ages 0-5. Prefer online? Go to our YouTube channel for stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy skills.
Wednesdays 4/3 - 4/24 | 11-11:30am | The Hollow
Sign with your baby! Learn strategies for signing effectively and meaningfully with your child.
No registration required but capacity is limited.
Tuesday April 23 | 3:30-4:00pm | The Hollow
Join us for a storytime in Chinese! Whether you are a novice, fluent, or somewhere in between, all language levels are invited. No registration required.
Wednesdays | 11-11:30am | 5/1, 5/15, 5/22 | The Hollow
Join us for a special storytime designed for babies and their caregivers! This interactive program promotes early literacy skills through sharing books, songs, sign language, and rhymes.
No registration required.
We are pleased to share we are now a Dolly Parton's Imagination Library affiliate! DPIL is the largest children’s literacy program in the world and provides a free book mailed to a child’s home monthly from birth up to age 5. Participants must live in zip code 97068.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-paced early literacy program that encourages caregivers to read 1000 books with their child before they enter school. Reading to children builds vocabulary and language skills, and prepares them to enter kindergarten with many other needed skills for success. Any child age 6 or younger who has not yet entered kindergarten can register.
How do I participate?
The Library has teamed up with our Parks & Recreation Department to combine two of our favorite things: reading books and exploring the great outdoors! Together we invite you to the StoryWalk® at Fields Bridge Park.
