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.
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We’ve gathered our favorite back-to-school tips for parents with an engaging reading list featuring bedtime stories & skill-building books.
Ballet Folclórico Xochihua: Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 13th | 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Enjoy a dance performance by Ballet Folclórico Xochihua celebrating Mexican folklore and traditions.If your child is ages 2-7, you or…
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Explore a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math) concept each month through stories, songs & hands-on…
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Nov 1-31st | All Day
Read about different tribes' origin stories of Turtle Island - a name used by some Indigenous peoples to refer to the story of creation.
Back to School: Routines for Learning & Easing Anxiety
We’ve gathered our favorite back-to-school tips for parents with an engaging reading list featuring bedtime stories & skill-building books.
Ballet Folclórico Xochihua: Hispanic Heritage Month
Sep 13th | 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Enjoy a dance performance by Ballet Folclórico Xochihua celebrating Mexican folklore and traditions.If your child is ages 2-7, you or…
Science Time: Dinosaurs
Nov 18th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Explore a different STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math) concept each month through stories, songs & hands-on…
Turtle Island: Native American Heritage Month
Nov 1-31st | All Day
Read about different tribes' origin stories of Turtle Island - a name used by some Indigenous peoples to refer to the story of creation.
Reading Challenge
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Unlock your child's potential with this reading challenge. For ages 0-5.
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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.
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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!
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.
