Have Fun
Use different voices, motions, facial expressions, and props (toys, stuffed animals) to bring the story to life.
Stay Flexible
It’s okay to skip pages, read back to front, just look at the pictures, or not finish a book. You can also read aloud while your child plays with other toys.
Snuggle Up
Hold your child in your lap or next to you. Include a favorite blanket, stuffed anima, or other comfort item.
Talk About It
Point out things in the pictures. Ask your toddler questions about the pictures and story. Share stories about yourself
Repeat Favorites
Children love to hear their favorite stories over and over again - and the repetition helps them gain important literacy skills.
Record Your Success
Use a reading log from your library or the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten app. Enjoy a fun treat with your child when you reach milestones (100, 250, . . .).
Be Prepared
Keep books close at hand - throughout your home, in the diaper bag, in the car - for sharing anytime. A few minutes throughout the day add up to a big benefit for your child.
Recently added Picture Books, Board Books, Easy Readers, and Children’s’ Audio-books.
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Baby's First Storytime
Designed for newborn to 2 year olds, Baby’s 1st Storytime is a lap-sit program, designed for cognitive and language development with finger play, songs, and rhymes.
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Storytime
Designed for young children and their caregivers, Library storytimes engage participants with fun, dynamic early learning activities.
During a 45 minute storytime, children and their caregivers enjoy books, songs, action rhymes and crafts. Storytimes support healthy, whole-child development and foster early literacy skills that are essential for reading readiness.. Younger and older children are welcome to join in. -
STEAM Kits
Our STEAM kits are specifically curated with PK-4th grade students in mind, helping to build skills and learning in circuits, robotics, computer science, engineering, art, language, creativity, math, problem solving, and more. The range of STEAM kits includes games, robots, computers, and phonics. Each type of kit offers unique skills and activities to students.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read 1,000 books to your newborn, infant, or toddler before they reach Kindergarten (you may re-read books as many times as needed). Come in to the library to sign up and get your first 100 Books Log. Bring your child with their log every 100 Books and celebrate their milestones! Once you have reached 1,000 books, your child's picture will be displayed on our "I've Read 1000 Books" board in the children's area (with your permission).
Parent Letter
Permission to Photo Form
Registration Form