Family Literacy Month is observed every November and is a reminder of the importance of adults reading with their children. As Emilie Buchwald said, “Children are made readers on the laps of their parents.” Reading together with a parent or caregiver helps children...
Enjoy a family storytime at the Coolspring library on the second Tuesday of every month from 6:00pm-7:00pm. Pajamas are not required, but they are welcome. In order to provide this program safely, we require registration. Our storytimes are structured around...
What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a learning difference or disability that makes reading difficult. People with dyslexia have trouble matching the letters they see on the page with the sounds those letters and combinations of letters make. Reading is complex. It...
Play & Learn will now be on MONDAYS 10:00-10:30am starting in October (first one Monday, October 5). Stories & More will be on Fridays from 10:00-10:30am starting in October (first one Friday, October 2). Registration is REQUIRED for children and adults! You...
Children begin to develop early literacy skills from birth. Therefore, ensuring that parents and caregivers are provided with the resources and education necessary to support their child’s early literacy development is critical. To help with this effort, the La Porte...
Oftentimes, we worry about the physical well-being of our children. While that is extremely important, we must also not forget to take into consideration their mental and emotional health. These two elements are equally as important, particularly in a time when it...
Don’t Blink, written by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and illustrated by David Roberts, has been selected as the winner of the 2020 Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award. This award is presented by the Indiana Center For The Book and is designed to “promote early childhood...
Does your family have what it takes to win? Join our Online Family Trivia Night and test your knowledge on all things animals! The family with the most points will win a prize! Kahoot is a virtual platform that allows you to create your own quizzes and take quizzes on...
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