The Library's Early Literacy Program
Play, Read and Sing
Help Your Child Get Ready To ReadBabies
Choose a Story
Have a variety of books to choose from (you can find lots at the Library!) and let your baby pick out which book you read. MoreToddlers
What Sound Does It Make?
As you see animals or pictures of animals, make silly animal sounds with your child. It's fun! Hearing and learning animal sounds helps children hear the smaller sounds of language. MorePreschoolers
Bug Hunt
Have you ever noticed your child become fascinated by watching a bug? Encourage your child's curiosity and love of nature by looking for bugs in your backyard or at the park. Bring along a magnifying glass if you have one, and a notebook and pencil to record your ... MoreTiny Tip
This simple book of opposites by Britta Teckentrup uses interesting words to talk about big and little.
Choosing books together is fun!
About 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.
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.