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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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Technology To Help Bridge The Gap

Technology can actively contribute to children's reading development. 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. A balanced approach combines technology with the participation and guidance of caregivers.

Non-traditional Teaching Tools

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Launchpads

Loaded with a world of learning with apps, videos, storybooks, and games just for kids. No internet needed.
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VOX Books

Listen while reading through the book. No batteries or internet access needed; just press a button and you’re listening and reading!
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Early Math Backpacks

Contain picture books, launchpad, manipulatives, and a game, focusing on early math concepts. For ages 3-5.
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Kids Playaway Audiobooks

An audiobook player built just for kids. No internet needed. Simply plug in headphones and press play.

Booklists

Enjoy these staff-curated booklists.

Explore Picture Book City

Featured Booklist

Insects! ¡Los insectos! Bilingual Storytime Books

Find stories that highlight insects and also support our Bilingual Time series!

HAPPY CATURDAY

Everyday is Caturday with these picture books! MEOW!

Arab American Heritage Month - Children

In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, we have assembled this children booklist highlighting Arabic culture, history, and authors.

Staff Blogs

Discover simple techniques from our staff that will enhance your reading instruction and enable seamless library navigation.

Early Learning Staff Blogs

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Discover the joy of play!

Free mobile membership access at Hands On Children’s Museum with your library card! Limited passes available.
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¡Buenos días! Good Morning! - Bilingual Time!

Hay una nueva serie de La hora bilingüe. We Have a New Bilingual Time Series.
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Going for the Gold: How Picture Books Get Those Shiny Medals

This past year I had the privilege to serve on the 2024 Caldecott Committee. My fellow committee members and I reviewed around 700 titles!

Fun & Games

Online games and eBooks geared for children over the age of 2.

Fun & Games

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ABCmouse.com

100% educational website, for ages 2-8 with learning activities across all major subject areas and learning activities in Spanish.
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Kanopy for Kids

Diverse selection of educational and entertaining content for children ages 2-8 on a trusted streaming platform.
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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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Providing Age Appropriate Materials for Kids and Teens

Find out how TRL provides age appropriate materials to support kids and their caregivers.

Read with a Firefighter!

Kids and their families will have the opportunity to listen to a firefighter read a story, take photos, & more activities. Sat. March 23

"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.
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