The Library is temporarily closed due to emergency HVAC maintenance.
Please note that our online zoom classes will remain as scheduled.
We will still hold Community Shred Day in our parking lot on Saturday, May 3 from 10am - 2pm.
Check back here for updates.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
The Library is temporarily closed due to emergency HVAC maintenance.
Please note that our online zoom classes will remain as scheduled.
We will still hold Community Shred Day in our parking lot on Saturday, May 3 from 10am - 2pm.
Check back here for updates.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Early Literacy

Early Literacy is what children understand about reading and writing before they actually read and write. Research shows early literacy skills are best developed through talking, singing, reading, writing and playing. Beginning at birth, what you do every day helps prepare your child to become a successful reader. Explore the linked pages and posts to discover fun, easy ways to grow your future reader.

At the library we have books, music, storytimes and librarians excited to help you on this adventure!

THE SKILLS
BUILD THE SKILLS
  • Talk: talking is how children learn spoken language. They start learning at birth.
  • Sing: singing – and rhyming – help children hear the smaller sounds in words.
  • Read: reading is the single most important thing you can do to prepare a new reader.
  • Write: writing – and drawing – let children represent ideas and words. It begins with scribbling.
  • Play: playing is how children discover, explore and understand the world and their place in it.

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Recommended
Websites:

Reading is Fundamental
Reading Rockets
Center for Early Literacy Learning
Get Ready to Read!
Day by Day NY Early Literacy Calendar
Every Child Ready to Read
Video: LOVING LITERACY – ZERO TO THREE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY MOMENTS