5 Practices of Early Literacy
Narrate events and ideas in your everyday life. This helps your child learn new vocabulary and to use words they know.
- Ages 0-1: Talk to your baby all the time, even if they can’t respond quite yet. Narrate your day. The more words your baby hears, the larger their vocabulary will grow.
- 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 Encourage your preschooler to tell you a story. Try retelling a familiar book, what you did today, or make up a story together. This helps to build a skill called sequencing.
Model Trains on Display (10am-5pm)
Nov 30th - Dec 13th | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Choo, choo! Train enthusiasts of all ages will love this display of electric model trains.
Disney Halloween (Digital Collection)
From Descendants & Zombies to The Nightmare Before Christmas & Hocus Pocus, find all your favorite Disney Halloween soundtracks on Hoopla!
Sustainable Play: Make a Bird Costume (Online Class)
Learn how to print and assemble a paper template, cut paper bags & add paint to bring your bird to life.
Music at the Library
Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20
Westerville Public Library
Relax with unique seasonal music performed by Juan Carlos Ortega, a solo violinist.
Model Trains on Display (10am-5pm)
Nov 30th - Dec 13th | 10:00am - 5:00pm
Choo, choo! Train enthusiasts of all ages will love this display of electric model trains.
Disney Halloween (Digital Collection)
From Descendants & Zombies to The Nightmare Before Christmas & Hocus Pocus, find all your favorite Disney Halloween soundtracks on Hoopla!
Sustainable Play: Make a Bird Costume (Online Class)
Learn how to print and assemble a paper template, cut paper bags & add paint to bring your bird to life.
Music at the Library
Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20
Westerville Public Library
Relax with unique seasonal music performed by Juan Carlos Ortega, a solo violinist.
Reading Challenge
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Unlock your child's potential with this reading challenge. For ages 0-5.
Suggested Websites
Letter Sound Day!
Make the sound of your child's favorite letter. Find objects that start with the same sound to help them focus on the smallest sounds.
How are you feeling?
Giving children different words for their feelings will help them better express themselves at home and at school.
Social Emotional Learning Picture Books
Books connected to social-emotional learning or skills such as managing emotions, building relationships, and making responsible decisions.
Interactive: For Ages 3-6
Enjoy a fun-filled read with these picture books where you help tell the story by touching the pages, talking to the characters, and more!
Letter Sound Day!
Make the sound of your child's favorite letter. Find objects that start with the same sound to help them focus on the smallest sounds.
How are you feeling?
Giving children different words for their feelings will help them better express themselves at home and at school.
Social Emotional Learning Picture Books
Books connected to social-emotional learning or skills such as managing emotions, building relationships, and making responsible decisions.
Interactive: For Ages 3-6
Enjoy a fun-filled read with these picture books where you help tell the story by touching the pages, talking to the characters, and more!
Rose B
Rose is a history buff who loves helping kids learn.
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.
Rose B
Rose is a history buff who loves helping kids learn.
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.
