Play, Read and Sing
Help Your Child Get Ready To ReadBabies
Read the Pictures
You don't always have to read the words in a book to your baby. You can read the pictures too! Making up a new story to go with the pictures in a book is an easy way to do some storytelling and makes the book twice as fun. MoreToddlers
The Most Important Word
Your toddler probably has a favorite word -- and it isn't 'no!' The most important word to her is her name. She enjoys hearing it and soon she will enjoy looking at it. Her name symbolizes who she is and will likely be the first word she recognizes. Create an All About Me book for ... MorePreschoolers
Let's Talk About Back to School!
This is the time of year that many families are getting ready for a new school year. Whether your child is starting kindergarten, preschool, or even just continuing with their familiar care environment, this is a good month to talk about school. If your little one is heading to a new school or ... MoreAbout Racing to Read
Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they learn how to read and write. Reading, talking, singing and playing with children from birth make learning to read easier!
Bring your child to a library branch near you to discover all the Library has to offer, including storytimes, play-and-learn centers, creative, knowledgeable staff and, of course, books. For more information, email racingtoread@thelibrary.org.
Young babies Love Books!
5 Roads to Reading
Have fun reading books you and your child enjoy.
Play with sounds, songs and rhymes.- Create stories, play make-believe and let your child be the storyteller.
- Explore lots of words with your child.
- Find print everywhere. Play with words and letters.