Are you a homeschooling family? Are you looking for educational activities to help reinforce what you are teaching at home? If you are, then join us for our monthly homeschool programs. Each month is a new activity. Some popular programs we’ve had in the past are: Book discussions Readers’ theater Science programs Art classes Computer… Read More
Comics Count
I’ll admit: I didn’t read comics as a kid. Sure, I loved the Sunday funnies in the newspaper, but those were the only comics I knew! I wasn’t introduced to the larger world of graphic novels until college when I read American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang for a class. Ever since then, I’ve… Read More
What’s RIGHT with this picture?
What’s Right With This Picture? From the perspective of a parent (x3) and library associate, my answer is… “EVERYTHING”. Just look at that dad, would you! And look at that baby…so engaged! I love how Dad is on baby’s level, how they’re lying on their backs snuggling together, how baby’s leg is intertwined with Dad’s… Read More
Before the 3 R’s
While many children head back to school and focus on the three R’s of reading, writing and arithmetic, preschool children can focus on the letters of ECRR, which stand for Every Child Ready to Read. This joint effort between the Public Library Association and the Association for Library Service to Children identifies the five early… Read More
All Aboard the Youth Services Early Literacy Train!
You may have noticed the beautiful new train interactive wall in the Youth Services Department! We are very grateful to the Friends of the Library for making this purchase possible. And while it is definitely a lovely addition to our department, the train is fueled by early literacy practices that can help your child get… Read More
