Storytime

Wednesday Wigglers story time: books, songs, and snacks for
ages 0-5 and their caregivers:
9:30 or 10:30 AM Wednesdays with an opportunity for play & fellowship in the children’s area between programs. Join us for whichever one works best for you!

Early Literacy

You can practice early literacy skills with your pre-reader at home, too!  Here are six great skills that will prepare young children for reading:

• Have Fun with Books
  Share the joy of reading with your child!
• Notice Print All Around You
  Point out different words on signs. Let your child handle books and help you turn pages.
• Talk, Talk, Talk
  Use lots of language with young children, even when they don’t understand.
• Look for Letters Everywhere
  Children need to recognize that letters are different from each other, with different shapes, names, and sounds.
• Tell Stories About Everything
  Understanding the sequence of events in a story will help children’s comprehension.
• Take Time to Rhyme
  Songs and rhymes help children learn to hear that words are made up of smaller parts.

The Hesston Public Library has plenty of books, DVDs, and even toys and activity kits* to help you and your child practice these skills.

*Ask staff at the desk about borrowing our early literacy kits or Sprout backpacks.