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.
Disney Halloween (Digital Collection)
From Descendants & Zombies to The Nightmare Before Christmas & Hocus Pocus, find all your favorite Disney Halloween soundtracks on Hoopla!
Crafternoon: Magical Crafts
Oct 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop-in and enjoy fantasy-themed crafts for the whole family. Grown-ups are encouraged to participate with their children.
Back to the Future: Scavenger Hunt in the Museum
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Great Scott! From the flux capacitor to a hoverboard, spot the Back to the Future "easter eggs" hidden within the museum's exhibits.
Reach for it!
While baby is on their tummy, try to put their favorite toy to their right. Encourage them to reach for the object using their left hand.
Disney Halloween (Digital Collection)
From Descendants & Zombies to The Nightmare Before Christmas & Hocus Pocus, find all your favorite Disney Halloween soundtracks on Hoopla!
Crafternoon: Magical Crafts
Oct 18th | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Drop-in and enjoy fantasy-themed crafts for the whole family. Grown-ups are encouraged to participate with their children.
Back to the Future: Scavenger Hunt in the Museum
Oct 1st - Oct 31st | All day
Great Scott! From the flux capacitor to a hoverboard, spot the Back to the Future "easter eggs" hidden within the museum's exhibits.
Reach for it!
While baby is on their tummy, try to put their favorite toy to their right. Encourage them to reach for the object using their left hand.
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!
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.
