Early Literacy Programs
Our Children’s Room offers numerous early literacy programs to enhance a child’s love of learning, fostering educational building blocks for children during their critical, early years of life. These programs are offered free of charge to all children from birth through preschool years. These are foundational years to ensure success when they enter school.
May 2024
Books and Blankies - May 7, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 amBooks and Blankies - May 7, 2024 at 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Mother Goose Story Time - May 9, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Lunch Bunch - May 9, 2024 at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Books and Blankies - May 14, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Books and Blankies - May 14, 2024 at 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
Mother Goose Story Time - May 16, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Lunch Bunch - May 16, 2024 at 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Books and Blankies - May 21, 2024 at 10:15 am - 10:45 am
Books and Blankies - May 21, 2024 at 11:15 am - 12:00 pm
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Reading Challenge is Now Available in Beanstack! To learn more, visit Beaman Library's Beanstack page.
Early literacy (reading and writing) does not mean early reading instruction or teaching babies to read; it is the natural development of skills through the enjoyment of books, the importance of positive interactions between babies and parents, and the critical role of literacy-rich experiences. Literacy development begins at birth and is closely linked to a baby's earliest experiences with books and stories. Babies learn language through social literacy experiences - parents interacting with them using books. These experiences also serve to associate books with parental affection, attention, and approval.
-The American Library Association
Beaman Library Children's Room YouTube channel
Enjoy storytimes and get samplings of books right from home with Beaman Library Children's Room YouTube channel
First Fridays
Each week Ms Sue will read first chapters of books that are new to our Library! If you are interested in reading further, just request the book. If you need help in making the request, just call the Library!