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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 Preschoolers

A Tell Stories Activity for Preschoolers

Firsts

Tell Stories Create stories, play make-believe and let your child be a storyteller.

PLAY

Firsts

Life is full of firsts for young children: the first step, first word, first time they tie their shoes and many more. These are important parts of our lives so we need to tell stories about them! Tell your child about all of her firsts and encourage her to tell others the stories too.


SING

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Row, row, row your boat,

Gently down the stream.

Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily,

Life is but a dream!


READ

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

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

  • The Big Slide
  • The Big Slide by Daniel Kirk
  • When You Were New
  • When You Were New by Jennifer Harris
  • Maisy Goes to the Dentist
  • Maisy Goes to the Dentist by Lucy Cousins

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