Birth to 5
Grow a reader by engaging in daily activities like reading, talking, writing, singing, and playing with your baby and young child! Parents and caregivers are a child’s first teachers and our early learning programs and resources can help children develop early literacy skills beginning at birth.
Birth to 5 Events
Join our expert StoryTime providers for songs, music, movement, books, and activities for the whole family.
New at the Library
New Resources
These invaluable tools bolster reading skills through interactive and engaging games, puzzles, and activities. Audiobooks and Read-Aloud can enhance the reading experience and improve phonetic skills.
Other Services
Young Explorer Ocean Backpack
These kits foster hands-on exploration of our local coastline. Available at Aberdeen Library. 3-week checkout, holds available.
Early Reading Backpacks
Packed with books & engaging activities, this kit helps build early literacy skills and encourages a love of reading from the very start.
Since Time Immemorial Early Learning Kits
Explore Native American cultures and traditions from local tribes who have cared for this land since time immemorial. For Preschoolers.
Young Explorer Ocean Backpack
These kits foster hands-on exploration of our local coastline. Available at Aberdeen Library. 3-week checkout, holds available.
Early Reading Backpacks
Packed with books & engaging activities, this kit helps build early literacy skills and encourages a love of reading from the very start.
Since Time Immemorial Early Learning Kits
Explore Native American cultures and traditions from local tribes who have cared for this land since time immemorial. For Preschoolers.
Booklists
Enjoy these staff-curated booklists.
Featured Booklist
Women's History Month Booklist for Kids
Celebrate Women's History Month with books for kids that highlight the stories and contributions of women throughout history!
Let's Play! ¡Vamos a jugar! Bilingual Storytime Books
Books that support our Bilingual Time series about play / Libros para La Hora Bilingüe con el tema de jugar.
Picture Books
Just some favorite titles from the Tumwater librarians!
Women's History Month Booklist for Kids
Celebrate Women's History Month with books for kids that highlight the stories and contributions of women throughout history!
Let's Play! ¡Vamos a jugar! Bilingual Storytime Books
Books that support our Bilingual Time series about play / Libros para La Hora Bilingüe con el tema de jugar.
Picture Books
Just some favorite titles from the Tumwater librarians!
Staff Blogs
Discover simple techniques from our staff that will enhance your reading instruction and enable seamless library navigation.
Early Learning Staff Blogs
Creating a Smile, One Felt at a Time.
Felts may be small, but their impact is not They help create joyful, hands-on learning moments—one story, one song, one smile at a time.
Drool, Wiggles & Books: Welcoming Babies to the Library
Babies aren't just tolerated at the library, baby chaos is expected & welcomed, & we offer programs designed just for you & your little one.
The Hidden Super Powers of Picture Books
When we read to our kids we reinforce the bonds between us, expose them to new vocabulary and introduce them to the world around us.
Creating a Smile, One Felt at a Time.
Felts may be small, but their impact is not They help create joyful, hands-on learning moments—one story, one song, one smile at a time.
Drool, Wiggles & Books: Welcoming Babies to the Library
Babies aren't just tolerated at the library, baby chaos is expected & welcomed, & we offer programs designed just for you & your little one.
The Hidden Super Powers of Picture Books
When we read to our kids we reinforce the bonds between us, expose them to new vocabulary and introduce them to the world around us.
Fun & Games
Online games and eBooks geared for children over the age of 2.
Fun & Games
ABCmouse.com
100% educational website, for ages 2-8 with learning activities across all major subject areas and learning activities in Spanish.
Kanopy for Kids
Diverse selection of educational and entertaining content for children ages 2-8 on a trusted streaming platform.
TumbleBooks
K-6 children's ebooks! Animated picture books, read-along chapters, videos, playlists, Spanish/French books, and exciting Graphic Novels.