As parents, we all want to give our children the best start in reading and learning. While teaching them letters and sounds is important, there’s another key ingredient to early literacy that often goes unnoticed: prior knowledge—the background information and experiences a child has before they even open a book. Prior knowledge helps children understand
Celebrate stories and the power of reading with us for Read Across America Day! We will have stations for classic storybook characters like the Pigeon, the Rainbow Fish, Bruce the Bear, Pete the Cat, Dog Man, and more. As you work your way through the stations during this open house event, you can collect bookish
Every holiday started with a story. This month, we have a chance to reflect on the origins of two days–one dedicated to celebrating love and another to recognizing two of our nation’s presidents, George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, because of their February birthdays. With the Library’s extensive history and historical fiction sections, you can delve
