Published February 28, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Does your house say, "readers live here"? Look around your home and make sure that books and print are everywhere. A home full of books lets your kids know that reading is natural. More Published February 26, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Singing together is a great way for kids to hear the individual sounds in words. Play music and sing in the car and at home. It's fun too! More Published February 23, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Did you know that the Library has special booklists for children of all ages? Check them out! More Published February 21, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Look into baby's eyes while you talk and read. You are forging a special bond and growing language! More Published February 19, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Grandmother wants so badly to be left alone to finish the knitting for her grandchildren that she leaves her tiny home and her big family to journey to the moon and beyond to find peace and quiet in Leave Me Alone by Vera Brosgol. More Published February 17, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Point out the print when you read the news or recipes, especially when you are using a computer, phone or tablet. More Published February 14, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Take a StoryWalk®! The Library has partnered with the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center to provide a StoryWalk® at 2400 S. Scenic Ave. for children birth to grade 2 and their families to enjoy while they walk. "Have You Heard the Nesting Bird?" by Rita Gray will kickoff Friday, February 17th at 10 a.m. and will be up for a month. More Published February 11, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
It's a Pajama Storytime at the Republic Branch Library! Wear your pajamas and cuddle up with a stuffed animal on Monday, February 13th at 7 p.m. as infants to age 6 listen to stories and sing songs perfect for bedtime. More Published February 8, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
Pete the Cat is coming to the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library! Wear your shades and get ready to rock out at Get Your Groove On With Pete the Cat on Saturday, February 11th at 11 a.m. For all ages. More Published February 6, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
It's time for Racing to Read Playtime! There are three opportunities to play with us in February. Join us at the Willard Communty Center for Big Playtime on Saturday, February 18th from 10 a.m. to noon, the Park Central Branch on Thursday, February 23rd at 10 a.m. and the Republic Branch on Tuesday, February 28th from 10 a.m. to noon. All for infants to age 6. More Published February 4, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
"Tell me about your day." Asking a young child to tell you about an experience ecourages them to remember the sequence of events which will help them Tell Stories. It is also a great family habit! More Published February 1, 2017 Submitted by: Stephanie
It is time to Wiggle and Groove with Brett Johnston at the Library Center! Wear your dancing shoes on Saturday, February 4th at 10:30 a.m. Infants to grade 2 will sing, wiggle, dance and bop. More