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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.
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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
Since Time Immemorial Early Learning Kits
Kids Playaway Audiobooks
Early Math Backpacks
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Featured Booklist
Being kind to animals
Disability Pride Month Booklist for Children
Pets! ¡Las Mascotas! Bilingual Storytime Books
Staff Blogs
Discover simple techniques from our staff that will enhance your reading instruction and enable seamless library navigation.
Early Learning Staff Blogs
John McCoy Since Time Immemorial kits for Preschoolers
Play, Learn, Grow – Summer Early Learning Programs
Get ready for TRL's 2024 Summer Library Program!
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Fun & Games
Online games and eBooks geared for children over the age of 2.
Fun & Games
ABCmouse.com
Kanopy for Kids
TumbleBooks
News
Stay informed and engaged with Birth to 5 at the library.
New Information
Providing Age Appropriate Materials for Kids and Teens
Summer Adventures Return with TRL's Summer Library Program
"The Jolly Reader" comes to Shelton Library
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