Preschool (3-5 years)

Every Child Ready to Read

Where:
At your home
Every Child Ready to Read guidelines
"Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play -- Everyday!" This handout provides early literacy guidelines for you to use with your children. Every Child Ready to Read is not a program at the library, but a resource describing the importance of talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing with your child at different developmental levels.

Program Event Type:
Literacy
Program's Age/Audience:
Infants & Toddlers
Birth - 12 Months
Pre-Walkers
New Walkers - 23 Months
24 - 35 Months
Preschool (3-5 years)
3 Years
3-1/2 Years
4 Years
5 Years
Children's Program
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

When:
All Year
Registration is required.
Registration Details:
Register below, then print out a reading log. You cannot earn any prizes unless you are registered.

PDF Reading Log
Excel Reading Log

Pick up your sheets at the Children's Service Desk or print them from our webpage. Redeem each sheet of 100 books at the Children's Service Desk for a small prize. When you redeem the last sheet, for books 900-1,000, you'll receive another prize and a certificate for finishing. We will check registration before handing out the last prize and certificate.

Program Event Type:
Reading Program
Program's Age/Audience:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Children's Program
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Storyvine

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When:
Wednesdays | 9:20-9:50 am OR 10:00-10:30am | June 19-26 & July 10 - August 7
Where:
Children's Program Room A/B
Join Ellen, Children's Services Librarian, for a fast-paced storytime for families with children of all ages and childcare providers. Come for books, music, fingerplays, and a short animated story or e-book. While geared towards childcare providers, families are always welcome to attend.

Program Event Type:
Music
Storytime
Program's Age/Audience:
New Walkers - 23 Months
24 - 35 Months
Preschool (3-5 years)
Child Care Providers
Early Childhood
Preschools
Families
Children's Program
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Early Childhood: Seasonal Fling

Registration is required.
Registration Details:
Contact Ellen at ejepson@apl.org or call (920) 832-6187.

This program may include a puppet show, music, fingerplays, stories, or a short animated book. For an early childhood audience.

Program Event Type:
Class Visit @ APL
Group Visit @ the Library
Puppets
Storytime
Program's Age/Audience:
Preschool (3-5 years)
Teachers
Child Care Providers
Early Childhood
Preschools
Title I
Children's Program
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Group Visits

Where:
Children's Section
Request a group visit any time of year. A variety of literature-based programs are available for children birth through grade 6. Click here to learn more and/or to register online.

Program Event Type:
Group Visit @ the Library
Program's Age/Audience:
Birth - 12 Months
24 - 35 Months
Preschool (3-5 years)
School Age (K-6)
Children's Program
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