Raise a Reader at the Library
Raise your child to be a reader with help from the Highland Park Public Library. A child’s mind develops at an incredible rate during the first three years of life. Early experiences with language and books contribute to healthy brain development and lay the foundation for later reading success. The library can show you how to nurture your child's emergent literacy skills before he or she enrolls in school. It's never too early to start--let us help!
For newborns to walkers with parent or caregiver Introduce your baby to the sounds and rhythms of language with stories, music and rhymes. Delight and stimulate your baby’s senses and build a foundation for a lifelong love of books and reading. Each class will end with a ½ hour of play featuring age-appropriate toys and time for socialization. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. On the second and fourth Friday of every month.
For walking toddlers to 2 1/2 year olds with parent or caregiver Enjoy an interactive storytime with picture books, songs, fingerplays, puppets, and parachute play. Nurture your toddler’s love of books and encourage him or her to learn numbers, colors, sounds, and new words. Each class will end with ½ hour of play and time to meet other parents, caregivers, and toddlers. 9:15 - 10:00 a.m. or 10:15 - 11:00 a.m. Sign up for the first & third Tuesday OR the first & third Friday of every month.
Tales for Tots
For ages 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 with parent or caregiver Give your preschooler a head start with this program packed with great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music and rhymes. Share this storytime together, and build language and listening skills.
Mondays or Thursdays
Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer in 7 week sessions
For ages 3 1/2 to 6 Drop off your independent preschoolers or kindergartners for a special storytime! They will enjoy great stories, puppets, flannel boards, music and activities that foster pre-reading skills, broaden social skills and encourage a love of books. Mondays 10:45 a.m. or Thursdays 1:30 p.m. Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer in 7 week sessions.
Drop in class. No registration necessary!