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Early Education Current Programs

Explore virtual and telephone programming from the comfort of your home. In-person storytimes are beginning to resume. New programs are offered regularly.

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Family Storytime

Family Storytime is geared for a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities.

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Live Virtual Storytimes

Programming to engage children and caregivers at home. Join us on Facebook and Zoom.

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Virtual School Readiness Programs

Join us Wednesdays through Thursdays at 10:30am with your child as they play games, learn to problem-solve and socialize with their peers.

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Wee Connect

A 6‐week series designed for grandparents, siblings, relatives, and friends who look after young children. Make new friends, share stories, and learn new ways to help children develop and grow!

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Telephone Tales!

Anyone can call our phone lines 24/7 to hear stories, songs, rhymes, and more in English, Spanish, or Vietnamese. New stories will be released every Friday.

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Getting Ready for Kindergarten with Ready4K

Weekly text messages with fun facts and tips on promoting child's development and learning at home.

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Recorded Storytimes

Library staff read their favorite children's books out loud. Children and caregivers can listen and watch anytime online. Discover new stories - a great springboard into your home storytime!