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.
Summer Storytime Schedule:
Thursdays | 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am | 7/3 - 8/14 | The Hollow
+ Sunday July 13 | 10:45-11:15am | 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.
Summer Book Babies Schedule:
Wednesdays | 11-11:30am | 7/2 - 8/13 | 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.
Starts Sunday August 17 | Youth Services Desk
Have some playtime fun with this summer sensory kit! Kit includes scarf, bubbles, egg shaker, and sidewalk chalk. For ages 5 and under with adult supervision.
No registration required but supplies are limited.
Funded in partnership with the State of Oregon's Ready to Read Grant.
Wednesdays 9/3, 9/10, 9/24, 10/1 | The Hollow | 11 - 11:30 am
Join us for Spanish Storytime series of classes, presented by Adventures in Spanish! Our story times are a fun, engaging way to strengthen your child's Spanish skills! Whether you are just starting or continuing your language journey, come join us for a story and song filled time!
No registration required, but capacity is limited.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library 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.
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.
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