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All Library branches will be closed and the Mobile Library will not make its scheduled stops on Thursday, July 4.

The Library Express East is temporarily out of service. Patrons with items being held at the Library Express East may call (417) 882-0714 to make arrangements for pickup.

Changes coming to MOBIUS soon! Find out more.

The Library's Early Literacy Program

The Library's Early Literacy Program

For Toddlers

A Sing & Rhyme Activity for Toddlers

Listening Walk

Sing & Rhyme Play with sounds, songs and rhymes.

PLAY

Listening Walk

When we walk with our kids, we often talk about what we see. But how often do we talk about what we hear? Try taking a listening walk next time! Stop and pay attention to all the different sounds you hear. You might hear pets, birds, traffic...but your ears might surprise you!


SING

Apple Tree

Way up high in the apple tree, (raise arms overhead)
Two little apples smiled at me. (make hands into fists and shake)
I shook the tree as hard as I could. (mimic shaking tree)
Down came the apples and mmmmm... (lower fists to the ground)
They were good! (rub tummy)


READ

Click the book jackets to find these books and more at the Library.

Find these books at http://catalog.coolcat.org

  • When Sunlight Tiptoes
  • When Sunlight Tiptoes by Gillian Sze
  • Hear the Sounds
  • Hear the Sounds by Lizzy Doyle
  • Let's Go Puddling!
  • Let's Go Puddling! by Emma Perry

JOIN US AT THE LIBRARY

Our interactive storytimes introduce young children to books, reading and language with stories, songs and activities. Parents learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills their children need to learn to read.

Find Storytimes