Closed Tue, Nov 11 for Veteran's Day

Little Ones (Ages 0-5)

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.

Storytime

Fall Storytime Schedule:

Thursdays | 9/4 - 12/18 | 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am | The Hollow

+ Sundays 9/14, 10/19, 11/16, & 12/14 | 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.

Would you like to know what to expect? Preview storytime with our Storytime Visual Story.

Prefer online? Go to our YouTube channel for stories, songs, and activities that promote early literacy skills.

Sign, Sing, and Play!

Wednesdays November 5 & 12 | 10:30-11:15am | The Hollow

Join Tiny Talkers for a playful and engaging class designed especially for babies and toddlers! Through songs, movement, and interactive signing activities, you’ll learn everyday signs to use at home and throughout your day. Signing helps little ones build early language and communication skills, while music and play make learning fun for everyone. Come connect, learn, and share joyful moments together!

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

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

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?

Margaux Meganck, author/illustrator of People Are Wild at the StoryWalk with library staff

StoryWalk® at Fields Bridge Park!

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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