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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 Love Books Activity for Preschoolers

Summer Explorations

Love Books Have fun reading books you and your child enjoy.

PLAY

Summer Explorations

Summertime brings many new experiences. Whether your child is interested in bugs, animals or plants, there are new things to see and learn about. Take time to learn more about the interesting bug you found or the birds in the backyard by going to the Library and finding some books and resources. The librarians will be happy to help you and you'll be excited to see your child's knowledge grow!


SING

The Beehive

Here is the Beehive, where are the bees? [make a fist with one hand]

Hidden away where nobody sees. [cover fist with other hand]

Watch and you'll see them come out of the hive,

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5, they're alive! [count out five fingers]

Bzzzzz!! [give a gentle tickle]


READ

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

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

  • A Kid's Guide to Backyard Bugs
  • A Kid's Guide to Backyard Bugs by Eliza Berkowitz
  • Log Life
  • Log Life by Amy Hevron
  • All About Nature: Animals, Insects, Plants and More!
  • All About Nature: Animals, Insects, Plants and More! by Huda Harajli

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