1. Know Letters  WHY?
   Children need to know the names of the letters and also the sounds they make. The same letters can also be written in different ways. This is called “letter knowledge.”
    
2. Learn New Words  WHY?
   Children need to learn the names of things. This will help them communicate and recognize words when they begin reading. This is called “vocabulary.”
    
3. Love Books  WHY?
   Children who enjoy books and view reading as a fun activity are more likely to want to learn to read. This is called “print motivation.”
    
4. Play With Sounds  WHY?
   Children need to be able to hear and play with the different sounds that make up a word. This is called “phonological awareness.”
    
5. Tell Stories  WHY?
   Children need to be able to describe things, tell about events in the order they happen, and re-tell stories. This is called “narrative skills.”
    
6. Use Books  WHY?
   Children need to learn how we use books. They also need to know that print can be found all around us and that words have meaning. This is called “print awareness.”  

A 20-minute program of finger plays, rhymes, and stories for children 18 months to 3 years.

A parent or adult is expected to accompany each child.

A 30-minute program—for ages 18 months to 8 years. May include stories, poems, activities, crafts, and handouts.

A parent or parent representative is to remain in the Library during story time.

 

Visits for Schools and Child Care Centers:
Please schedule preschool, child care center, or school class visits with the
Children's Librarian AT LEAST 2 WEEKS PRIOR to your visit.

Call 303-335-4821 to arrange for group visits or e-mail to <Denise Brooks>.