The Library's Early Literacy Program
Play, Read and Sing
Help Your Child Get Ready To ReadBabies
First Marks
Have you ever noticed your baby play with her food by pushing it around her high chair tray with her fingers? She is making her first attempts at writing! While her marks don't have meaning yet, she is discovering that she can make them, which is the first step. Have fun with this stage by ... MoreToddlers
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! MorePreschoolers
My Family
What makes your family special? Our families are all unique and it makes a wonderful topic to explore with your children. Come to the Library to discover lots of books about different families and talk about yours. Then work together to create a book or a picture about all the important people ... MoreTiny Tip
Dance party! Have fun moving to the music with your little ones and feel that rhythm!
Program Starts January 2
Details (pdf)
Details (pdf)
Use toys to Tell Stories!
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.