Closed September 1 for Labor 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

STORYTIME IS CURRENTLY ON BREAK AND WILL RESUME ON SEPTEMBER 4.

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.

Take & Play Kits for Little Ones

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.

Spanish Storytime

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.

Book Buddies

Sunday, September 14th | 2:00-3:00pm | The Hollow

Practice reading with a book buddy! Young readers will be paired with a buddy to enjoy a story. Click here to register.

Sensory Processing: What Is It, and Why Is It Important?

Sunday September 28 | Community Room | 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Occupational Therapist Becky Bowen will discuss what sensory processing is, and how we can better recognize and support our children's sensory needs. Followed by a Q & A.

Registration recommended but not required: register here.

This program is funded in partnership with the State of Oregon's Ready to Read Grant.

About Becky

Book Babies

Book Babies is currently on break and will resume Wednesday, October 15.

Wednesdays | 11-11:30 am | 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.

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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