Birth to Five
Useful information, tips and resources to grow young readers.
Baby and Toddler Favorites
As a youth librarian and a parent of a boy and girl, I have observed the books that my children enjoyed as they were growing [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Balloons
We had fun with balloons this week, discussing what a balloon needs to float. We showed kids how to blow up a balloon with air [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime-Dinosaurs
We read about dinosaurs- Triceratops, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Ankylosaurus and even Compsognathus! We learned that T-Rex’s eyes were as big as baseballs and its [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Sharks and Ocean
This week we focused on sizes (small, medium, large) and shark and ocean-themed stories. We talked about how fish breathe, what they eat, etc. We [...]
Read for Goats Winter Reading Challenge
Join our “Read for Goats” Winter Reading Challenge between November 26 and January 18 to help earn a pair of goats for a family living in a rural [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime- Hibernation
This week we shared stories about hibernation in storytime. Sleepy Bear by Lydia Dabcovich Hibernation by Margaret Hall Mina's White Canvas by Hyeon-Ju Lee Hibernation [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime-Seeds
Welcome to Preschool Power and our STEM Storytime topic: Seeds This week we learned about seeds. We read about how a pumpkin seed grows into [...]
Babies Love Talking!
Did you know that babies love to talk? It may seem silly talking to your young child, but studies show many benefits: helping baby learn [...]
Powerful Princess Picture Books
When kids begin to beg for princess books, check out these great titles featuring diverse, empowered, adventurous princesses who are the master of their own [...]
Preschool Power STEM Storytime-Colors
Welcome to Preschool Power and our STEM Storytime topic: Colors This week we shared stories about fall colors, the changing colors of a [...]