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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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
Explore Native American cultures and traditions from local tribes who have cared for this land since time immemorial. For Preschoolers.
Kids Playaway Audiobooks
An audiobook player built just for kids. No internet needed. Simply plug in headphones and press play.
Early Math Backpacks
Contain picture books, launchpad, manipulatives, and a game, focusing on early math concepts. For ages 3-5.
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.
Kids Playaway Audiobooks
An audiobook player built just for kids. No internet needed. Simply plug in headphones and press play.
Early Math Backpacks
Contain picture books, launchpad, manipulatives, and a game, focusing on early math concepts. For ages 3-5.
Booklists
Enjoy these staff-curated booklists.
Featured Booklist
Autism Acceptance Month Book List for Children
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with books for children that highlight a diversity of autistic characters and voices.
DÃa! El dÃa de los niños/El dÃa de los libros
Founded by author Pat Mora, DÃa celebrates literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Colors/Los colores- Bilingual Storytime Books
Explore books that support our Bilingual Time series on colors! ¡Descubra libros para nuestra serie de La hora bilingüe sobre los colores!
Autism Acceptance Month Book List for Children
Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with books for children that highlight a diversity of autistic characters and voices.
DÃa! El dÃa de los niños/El dÃa de los libros
Founded by author Pat Mora, DÃa celebrates literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Colors/Los colores- Bilingual Storytime Books
Explore books that support our Bilingual Time series on colors! ¡Descubra libros para nuestra serie de La hora bilingüe sobre los colores!
Staff Blogs
Discover simple techniques from our staff that will enhance your reading instruction and enable seamless library navigation.
Early Learning Staff Blogs
Bilingual Activities & Storytimes: All About Colors
Find out about our new bilingual storytime series about colors. Encuentre información sobre nuestra serie nueva de La hora bilingüe.
¡Nueva serie! New Series! La hora bilingüe/Bilingual Time
Hay una serie nueva de La hora bilingüe. There is a new Bilingual Time series.
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.
Bilingual Activities & Storytimes: All About Colors
Find out about our new bilingual storytime series about colors. Encuentre información sobre nuestra serie nueva de La hora bilingüe.
¡Nueva serie! New Series! La hora bilingüe/Bilingual Time
Hay una serie nueva de La hora bilingüe. There is a new Bilingual Time series.
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.
News
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New Information
Providing Age Appropriate Materials for Kids and Teens
Find out how TRL provides age appropriate materials to support kids and their caregivers.
Summer Adventures Return with TRL's Summer Library Program
Engaging activities, captivating books, creative programs, StoryTrails, and community events at TRL's vibrant library community hub!
"The Jolly Reader" comes to Shelton Library
A sizeable sunken pirate ship and interactive play structure, debuted to an estimated 200 children, patrons, and community members March 9.
Providing Age Appropriate Materials for Kids and Teens
Find out how TRL provides age appropriate materials to support kids and their caregivers.
Summer Adventures Return with TRL's Summer Library Program
Engaging activities, captivating books, creative programs, StoryTrails, and community events at TRL's vibrant library community hub!
"The Jolly Reader" comes to Shelton Library
A sizeable sunken pirate ship and interactive play structure, debuted to an estimated 200 children, patrons, and community members March 9.