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Spring Fling!

Wednesday, May 9 at 4pm
Children's Room, Central Library

Stories, activities & a craft
For kids grades K-5
Register beginning April 25.

Spring has Sprung!

April showers, spring flowers, walks in the park, flying kites and more. The signs of spring are everywhere. Check out these and other springtime favorites at the library.

Early Literacy Skills

Click on a crayon to view a list of suggested titles.

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Motivation
Find books that speak to your child's interests and share them often.
Vocabulary
Building
Teach your child the specific names of things, like vegetables at the grocery store.
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Awareness
Help your child discover how to hold a book and turn the pages.
Narrative
Skills
Tell stories together, encourage pretend play, and let your child be the storyteller.
Phonological
Awareness
Sing songs, play games and share rhymes to help your child play with the smaller sounds in words.
Letter
Knowledge
Help your child identify the first letter in his/her name and find it in book, on street signs and package labels.