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TS Your Day

 Talk about your day! Our lives are stories too. Don't forget to talk with your little one about what you did today. More

TR What do you see?

 "What do you see?" Talk about the things you see in books, around the house and out-and-about to help your little one learn new words. More

TLC STEAM

 Young children are natural scientists. Join us Friday, October 28th at the Library Center for a story combined with a hands-on activity designed to help them learn about the world around them. Toddler STEAM (18-36 months) is at 10:15 a.m., Preschool STEAM (3-6) is at 11:15 a.m. More

SR Dance Party

 Dance party! Have fun moving to the music with your little ones and feel that rhythm! More

PL Write

 Don't forget to write! Find opportunities to let your little one scribble and write every day. More

MID Shake

 It's time to Shake, Shimmy and Rock 'n' Roll at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library! Infants to age 6 will sing songs and move their bodies at 10 a.m. on Friday, October 21st. More

REP Pajama Storytime

 It's time for a Pajama Storytime at the Republic Branch Library! Infants to age 6 can wear pajamas and cuddle up to listen to stories and sing songs perfect for bedtime at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 17th. More

MID Bilingual Storytime

 The Midtown Carnegie Branch Library is having Bilingual Storytime on Saturday, October 15th at 11 a.m. for infants to grade 2. This interactive storytime is designed especially for Spanish-speaking families. More

LB Babies Taste

 Sometimes babies want to 'taste' books. It's ok! When you let your child explore books in ways that interest her, she develops a love of reading. More

WLD Playtime

 It's time for Racing to Read Playtime at the Willard Branch Library! Come play with us on Saturday, October 8th from 10 a.m. to noon for infants to age 6. Join us for a play-date filled with developmentally appropriate activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. More

FGR Pumpkin Party

 'Tis the season for pumpkins! Infants to age six can come to a Pumpkin Party at the Fair Grove Branch Library on Wednesday, October 5th at 11 a.m. to celebrate our favorite October squash with treats, crafts and activities. More

General: EL at Birth

 Early literacy begins at birth! Reading, talking, singing and playing with your child creates positive language experiences that set the stage for success in school and life. More