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.
Where Can I Find the Library's Event Guide?
Event guides are available to pick up at the library. Or click to view a digital version.
Rubber Duck Party
Aug 15th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Quack! Celebrate all things rubber duck with live ducks, crafts, games, and more.
Visit with a Live Rabbit!
Aug 4th - Aug 14th | All day
Visit with the library's temporary visitor - a small rabbit! Stop by the kids area to catch a glimpse of them eating, napping & exploring.
Animal Visit | Horse N Round Fun (Outside)
Aug 1st | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience hosted by Horse N Round Fun.
Where Can I Find the Library's Event Guide?
Event guides are available to pick up at the library. Or click to view a digital version.
Rubber Duck Party
Aug 15th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Quack! Celebrate all things rubber duck with live ducks, crafts, games, and more.
Visit with a Live Rabbit!
Aug 4th - Aug 14th | All day
Visit with the library's temporary visitor - a small rabbit! Stop by the kids area to catch a glimpse of them eating, napping & exploring.
Animal Visit | Horse N Round Fun (Outside)
Aug 1st | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanby Park
See, touch and learn about a variety of farm animals for a live barnyard experience hosted by Horse N Round Fun.
Reading Challenge
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Unlock your child's potential with this reading challenge. For ages 0-5.
Suggested Websites
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!
Kids love to cook.
Talk about recipes and have fun writing and/or drawing your own recipes together.
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!
Kids love to cook.
Talk about recipes and have fun writing and/or drawing your own recipes together.
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.
