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 Fall Flyer.
Fall schedule:
Thursdays | 10-10:30am & 10:45-11:15am | 9/5 - 12/19 | The Hollow
Third Sunday of the Month | 10:45-11:15am | 9/15, 10/20, 11/17, 12/15 | 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.
Thursday November 21 | 10:30am-12:30pm | Community Room
The Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education Program at Clackamas ESD are providing free hearing screenings for children, as well as access to Ages and Stages Questionnaires for developmental screening.
For children ages 0-5. Located in The Community Room. No registration required.
Tuesdays 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 | 10:45am | The Hollow
HEART STRINGS MANDARIN is an Early Childhood Mandarin Music and Movement Program for Children, curated by a bilingual language and music educator, with training in music therapy and qualifications as a mental health therapist. Join us for a series of thirty-minute programs specially designed for young learners. We will sing, move, play instruments, and tell stories. We welcome all levels of Mandarin fluency from absolute beginners to native Mandarin speakers. Recommended for children five and under accompanied by their caregivers. Space is limited and available on a first-come basis; no registration required.
心弦中文是一个为儿童设计的幼儿中文音乐与律动课程。老师拥有音乐治疗的背景及心理治疗的资格。我们同时提供线上和实体课程。心弦中文的中文歌曲也在音乐平台上串流播放。
Fridays November 8 & December 6 | 10:45am | The Hollow
Join us for a special puppet storytime! Intended for ages 3 and up. No registration required.
Thursday December 12 | The Hollow | 10 - 10:30am & 10:45 - 11:15am
Join us for Spanish Storytime, 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.
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.
