5 Practices of Early Literacy
Encourage storytelling and problem-solving by playing together.
Playing encourages your child to put their thoughts into words, tell stories, problem-solve and imagine. All of these skills will help them become better readers and writers when they start school.
- Ages 0-1: Play peek-a-boo! Peek-a-boo helps babies understand that just because they can’t see something, that object still exists. Play in front of a mirror and point to your baby’s body parts.
- Ages 1-2:Â Encourage repetitive play. Your baby may want to spend 30 minutes moving blocks from one bin to another. They are learning about concepts like gravity and motion - encourage them to repeat these simple tasks over and over.
- Ages 2-3: Introduce new vocabulary while you play. Narrate what you are doing. Use the big words and the small words—as many words as you can.
- Ages 3-5:Â Explore open-ended activities and pretend play. Play with art supplies for the sake of play, not to make a specific craft. Encourage imagination.
BINGO: Wizards & Wands Edition (Ages 2+)
Oct 8th | 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Play a few rounds of fantasy-themed BINGO! Prizes and fun for the whole family. If your child is ages 2-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+)…
Pumpkin Parade (Ages 0-7)
Oct 31st | 10:00am - 11:00am
Come dressed in your favorite fantastical costume for a silly and spooky storytime. Afterwards, join a procession through the library and…
Fairytale Ball
Oct 16th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Put on your fanciest clothes and your dancing shoes! Take a ride in a royal "carriage", dance along to tunes featuring your favorite…
Tummy Time for Infants & Caregivers, part of a series
Sep 28th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Engage with your baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Optimize strength, development, and feeding patterns.
BINGO: Wizards & Wands Edition (Ages 2+)
Oct 8th | 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Play a few rounds of fantasy-themed BINGO! Prizes and fun for the whole family. If your child is ages 2-7, you or a caregiver (age 18+)…
Pumpkin Parade (Ages 0-7)
Oct 31st | 10:00am - 11:00am
Come dressed in your favorite fantastical costume for a silly and spooky storytime. Afterwards, join a procession through the library and…
Fairytale Ball
Oct 16th | 10:00am - 11:00am
Put on your fanciest clothes and your dancing shoes! Take a ride in a royal "carriage", dance along to tunes featuring your favorite…
Tummy Time for Infants & Caregivers, part of a series
Sep 28th | 11:00am - 12:00pm
Engage with your baby in a relaxing way to promote tummy time. Optimize strength, development, and feeding patterns.
Reading Challenge
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Unlock your child's potential with this reading challenge. For ages 0-5.
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All By Myself!
Give preschoolers opportunities to complete simple tasks on their own. This will help give them the confidence they need in school.
How are you feeling?
Giving children different words for their feelings will help them better express themselves at home and at school.
Tear it up!
Create collages by tearing paper with just your hands. Why? This activity strengthens the muscles needed for gripping a pencil.
Play I Spy!
Pick a letter and try to find it on a walk, in the store or at the library. Learning the names for letters is an important prereading skill.
All By Myself!
Give preschoolers opportunities to complete simple tasks on their own. This will help give them the confidence they need in school.
How are you feeling?
Giving children different words for their feelings will help them better express themselves at home and at school.
Tear it up!
Create collages by tearing paper with just your hands. Why? This activity strengthens the muscles needed for gripping a pencil.
Play I Spy!
Pick a letter and try to find it on a walk, in the store or at the library. Learning the names for letters is an important prereading skill.
Kristen C.
When she’s not working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Annamarie C
Annamarie loves all things Disney! When she's not planning her next storytime, she's likely traveling or volunteering at the Columbus Zoo.
Katie R.
Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.
Kristen C.
When she’s not working with kids here at the library, you might find her on the bike trail or baking up a sweet treat.
Ashleigh M.
Ashleigh loves to see people grow and become their best selves here at the library.
Annamarie C
Annamarie loves all things Disney! When she's not planning her next storytime, she's likely traveling or volunteering at the Columbus Zoo.
Katie R.
Katie knows all of the tricks to start your baby on the path to lifelong reading.
