Ready for Kindergarten
You are your child’s first teacher.
Try these ideas using books to get your child ready for kindergarten.
Every Moment Counts
Reading with babies age 0-1
Talking to your baby builds their brain. Books are filled with words for your baby to hear.
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Every Moment Counts
Reading with babies age 1-2
Singing to your baby is a fun way to build their brain. Many books have rhythmic patterns that are perfect for singing!
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Every Moment Counts
Reading with toddlers age 2-3
In order to learn, toddlers need to move! Many kid’s books inspire movement and do not require busy little ones to sit still.
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Every Moment Counts
Reading with preschoolers age 3-4
Knowing letters and the sounds they make are important kindergarten readiness skills. Books are the best tool for working on this skill.
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Every Moment Counts
Reading with preschoolers age 4-5
Knowing lots of words helps kids understand what they read. Reading books to children helps them learn new words.
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We're here to help!
Parents and Caregivers: Join us for Ready for Kindergarten Storytime.
Hours vary by location. Choose your location below for more information.
115 Franklin St.
Family Storytime
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. & Wednesday: 1 p.m.
1422 E. Livingston Ave.
Family Storytime
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.
75 N. High St.
Baby Laptime
Thursday: 10 & 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Monday: 10 & 11 a.m., Tuesday: 10 a.m. & Wednesday: 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday: 2 p.m. & Wednesday: 11 a.m.
Family Storytime
Tuesday: 11 a.m. & Saturday: 10 a.m.
310 Granville St.
Baby Laptime
Monday: 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. & Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Toddler Storytime
Monday: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday: 10:30 & 11:30 a.m. & Wednesday: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday: 11:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Family Storytime
Saturday: 11 a.m.
4500 Hickory Chase Way
Baby Laptime
Thursday: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Monday & Tuesday: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday: 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. & Thursday: 2 p.m.
Family Storytime
Thursday: 7 p.m. & Saturday: 10 & 11 a.m.
511 S. Hague Ave.
Baby Laptime
Monday: 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesday: 10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.
5590 Karl Rd.
Baby Laptime
Thursday: 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesday: 11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesday: 11 a.m.
Family Storytime
Saturday: 11 a.m.
96 S. Grant Ave.
Baby Laptime
Monday: 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime
Friday: 10:30 a.m. & Saturday: 11 a.m.
200 Market St.
Baby Laptime
Monday: 10 a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesday: 10 & 11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Thursday: 10 & 11 a.m.
Family Storytime
Saturday: 11 a.m.
4093 Cleveland Ave.
Family Storytime
Wednesday: 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.
1423 N. High St.
Family Storytime
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m. & Wednesday: 4:30 p.m.
1113 Parsons Ave.
Baby Laptime
Tuesday: 5:30 p.m.
Preschool Storytime
Thursday: 10:30 a.m.
Family Storytime
Wednesday: 5:30 p.m.
Temporary Location
1308 Brice Rd.
Family Storytime
Wednesday: 11 a.m.
3540 S. High St.
Family Storytime
Tuesday: 10:30 a.m.
3980 S. Hamilton Rd.
Family Storytime
Tuesday & Thursday: 11 a.m.
3909 N. High St.
Baby Laptime
Monday: 10 & 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime
Tuesday: 10 & 11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime
Wednesday: 10 & 11 a.m.
Family Storytime
Wednesday: 7 p.m.
Thursday: 10 & 11 a.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m.
4445 E. Broad St.
Baby Laptime
Monday: 11 a.m.
Family Storytime
Wednesday: 11 a.m. & Thursday: 7 p.m.
Virtual Storytime
Join us for books, songs and activities to get your child ready for kindergarten.
Live Storytime at 10 a.m. on YouTube
Thursday: Live Storytime
Parents and Caregivers: Join us for Ready for Kindergarten Classes to help prepare for school.
Hours vary by location. Choose your location below for more information.
75 N. High St.
Wednesday & Thursday: 2 p.m.
310 Granville St.
Tuesday: 1:30 & 6:30 p.m. & Thursday: 1:30 p.m. (Starting week of March 20)
4500 Hickory Chase Way
Monday: 1, 2, & 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 1 & 2 p.m.
511 S. Hague Ave.
Tuesday: 5 p.m.
5590 Karl Rd.
Tuesday: 1 p.m.
96 S. Grant Ave.
Wednesday & Thursday: 10:30 a.m.
4093 Cleveland Ave.
Monday: 4:30 p.m.
1423 N. High St.
Monday: 4:30 p.m.
3980 S. Hamilton Rd.
Wednesday: 11 a.m.
Thursday: 5 p.m.
3909 N. High St.
Wednesday: 4 p.m.
4445 E. Broad St.
Tuesday: 11 a.m.
Play to Learn
Stop by the Children’s area to play and work on fun activities with your child. Ages 0-5.
3434 E. Livingston Ave.
Monday - Thursday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1061 W. Town St.
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
2223 Cleveland Ave.
Monday - Thursday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1-3 p.m.
96 S. Grant Ave.
Monday - Thursday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
1467 E. Long St.
Monday - Thursday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
4093 Cleveland Ave.
Monday & Wednesday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
850 N. Nelson Rd.
Monday - Thursday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
EVERY MOMENT COUNTS
You have big plans for your child, but it’s the little moments that count. Here are some ideas to help your child succeed.
- Take a “word walk” by naming everything you see. This helps with learning new words.
- As they get dressed, talk about the steps. “First you put on your red shirt, next, you put on your blue pants.”
- Ask your child to tell you a story about anything in their world. Ask questions like, “And then what happened?” to keep your child talking.
- Read or tell stories. Point out pictures, shapes and colors in the book. Ask them what they think will happen next.
- In the car, see if they can find a sign with the letter “s” in it. Point out different shapes and words.
- Ask your child to retell their favorite story or a TV show they watch. Retelling a story will help them remember what they read later on.
- Start a sing-along. Get creative by leaving out words and having them choose the animals or people to insert into songs like, “The Wheels on the Bus” or “Old MacDonald.”
- In the bathtub, sing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and have them splash to the rhythm of the song.
- Sing a song from memory with your child. Singing will help your child learn and remember words.
- Blow bubbles and see how many your child can count. Ask your child if the bubbles are big or small.
- Play the game, “I Spy.” Have them pick an item that they can see and you guess what it is.
- Pick a word and create as many rhymes as you can.
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