Early literacy refers to the pre-reading and pre-writing skills a child should know before starting kindergarten. Every Child Ready to Read has defined 5 early literacy practices to help parents and caregivers nurture early literacy anytime, anywhere.
The 5 practices are:
Talk, Read, Sing, Write, Play
· Talk about the activity or book you are sharing with your child.
· Sing or make up songs while doing chores, building blocks, etc.
· Read books, magazines, road signs, and more with your child.
· Write the letters of the alphabet, create a story, or draw shapes.
· Play with words, books, or toys to reinforce your child’s early literacy skills.
What is S.T.E.A.M. or S.T.E.M. learning?
The acronym refers to 5 educational disciplines that children should experience:
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Art (not a part of STEM learning)
• Mathematics
Why is it important?
Not only do children need early literacy skills to prepare them for future learning, they also need basic S.T.E.A.M. concepts to help them excel in school.
Basic S.T.E.A.M. concepts include, but are not limited to:
• Shapes
• Counting
• Using crayons, pencils, and markers
• Building with blocks
• Listening to music
• Talking about the weather
• Cooking
• And MUCH more
Visit Every Child Ready to Read, or click here for more early literacy resources.
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Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and
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Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and younger (but all are welcome!). **Please note, there will be no Storytime on Nov. 23!
We’ll be having spooky fun in October, then a thankful theme in November, and a Merry time in December! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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09oct5:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.A Bunch of Hocus Pocus
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We’re ready for spooky season! All ages are invited to join us at Johnson Memorial Library on Oct. 9 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Community Room as we much on
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We’re ready for spooky season! All ages are invited to join us at Johnson Memorial Library on Oct. 9 from 5:00-6:30 p.m. in the Community Room as we much on popcorn and watch the Sanderson Sisters come to life! No registration needed.
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
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09oct5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
09oct6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
10oct10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
Event Details
Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
10oct11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime (DPL)
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Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
Event Details
Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
11oct10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.Charlie Cart Storytime
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Join us for stories, crafts, and fun food-related projects using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen! Visit Johnson Memorial Library from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on the following dates for Charlie Cart Storytime:
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Join us for stories, crafts, and fun food-related projects using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen!
Visit Johnson Memorial Library from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on the following dates for Charlie Cart Storytime: October 11 (apple tasting), October 18 (I Spy fall harvest veggies), October 25 (corn shucking), November 8 (peas porridge/cranberry bog), November 15 (apple stamping), November 22 (pumpkin pie). Geared to ages 5 and younger. No registration needed! Sponsored by the Friends of JML.
JML is not liable for exposure to any food allergens!
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
october 18, 2023 10:30 a.m.october 25, 2023 10:30 a.m.november 8, 2023 10:30 a.m.november 15, 2023 10:30 a.m.november 22, 2023 10:30 a.m.
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Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and younger (but all are welcome!). **Please note, there will be no Storytime on Nov. 23!
We’ll be having spooky fun in October, then a thankful theme in November, and a Merry time in December! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
Event Details
All ages (preschool up to adults!) are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on the second Saturday of the month (Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, & Nov. 11) at
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All ages (preschool up to adults!) are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on the second Saturday of the month (Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, & Nov. 11) at 10 a.m. to craft with perler beads. No registration required.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
16oct5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
Event Details
Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and younger (but all are welcome!). **Please note, there will be no Storytime on Nov. 23!
We’ll be having spooky fun in October, then a thankful theme in November, and a Merry time in December! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
06nov5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
Event Details
Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
06nov6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime (DPL)
Event Details
Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
Event Details
Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07nov10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25
Event Details
Join us for Read, Rhyme, & Romp at Defiance Public Library, where babies and toddlers can enjoy stories, rhymes, & reading! Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place Sept. 25 through Nov. 7, on Mondays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (immediately before Storytime for ages 2-6). No registration needed!
Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room all days except Sept. 25 and Oct. 23, when it will take place downstairs.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
07nov11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime (DPL)
Event Details
Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays
Event Details
Join us for Storytime at Defiance Public Library, complete with books, rhymes, songs, dancing & more! Storytime will take place Sept. 25-Nov. 7, on Mondays at 6 p.m. and Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Geared to ages 2-6. No registration needed! Storytime will be held in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except on September 25 & October 23, when it will be downstairs in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies & toddlers will be held immediately before Storytime, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
08nov10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.Charlie Cart Storytime
Event Details
Join us for stories, crafts, and fun food-related projects using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen! Visit Johnson Memorial Library from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on the following dates for Charlie Cart Storytime:
Event Details
Join us for stories, crafts, and fun food-related projects using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen!
Visit Johnson Memorial Library from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on the following dates for Charlie Cart Storytime: October 11 (apple tasting), October 18 (I Spy fall harvest veggies), October 25 (corn shucking), November 8 (peas porridge/cranberry bog), November 15 (apple stamping), November 22 (pumpkin pie). Geared to ages 5 and younger. No registration needed! Sponsored by the Friends of JML.
JML is not liable for exposure to any food allergens!
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 15, 2023 10:30 a.m.november 22, 2023 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and younger (but all are welcome!). **Please note, there will be no Storytime on Nov. 23!
We’ll be having spooky fun in October, then a thankful theme in November, and a Merry time in December! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
Event Details
All ages (preschool up to adults!) are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on the second Saturday of the month (Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, & Nov. 11) at
Event Details
All ages (preschool up to adults!) are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on the second Saturday of the month (Aug. 12, Sept. 9, Oct. 14, & Nov. 11) at 10 a.m. to craft with perler beads. No registration required.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
15nov10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.Charlie Cart Storytime
Event Details
Join us for stories, crafts, and fun food-related projects using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen! Visit Johnson Memorial Library from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on the following dates for Charlie Cart Storytime:
Event Details
Join us for stories, crafts, and fun food-related projects using our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen!
Visit Johnson Memorial Library from 10:30-11:15 a.m. on the following dates for Charlie Cart Storytime: October 11 (apple tasting), October 18 (I Spy fall harvest veggies), October 25 (corn shucking), November 8 (peas porridge/cranberry bog), November 15 (apple stamping), November 22 (pumpkin pie). Geared to ages 5 and younger. No registration needed! Sponsored by the Friends of JML.
JML is not liable for exposure to any food allergens!
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
november 22, 2023 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and younger (but all are welcome!). **Please note, there will be no Storytime on Nov. 23!
We’ll be having spooky fun in October, then a thankful theme in November, and a Merry time in December! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
05dec5:30 p.m.Pom Pom Christmas Cards
Event Details
Registration is required! Register using the form below. Visit Sherwood Branch Library on December 5 at 5:30 p.m. to create your own pom-pom Christmas cards to wow your family and
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Registration is required! Register using the form below.
Visit Sherwood Branch Library on December 5 at 5:30 p.m. to create your own pom-pom Christmas cards to wow your family and friends! Open to preschool-aged children and up.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and younger (but all are welcome!). **Please note, there will be no Storytime on Nov. 23!
We’ll be having spooky fun in October, then a thankful theme in November, and a Merry time in December! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
09dec10:00 a.m.Cookies with Mrs. Claus
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. for a morning of stories, games, & cookies with Mrs. Claus herself! It’s her busiest season, but she’s
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Join us at Sherwood Branch Library on Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. for a morning of stories, games, & cookies with Mrs. Claus herself! It’s her busiest season, but she’s choosing to spend her ONE free Saturday morning with us in Sherwood! Free & open to all. No registration needed.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
12dec5:30 p.m.Festive Gingerbread Houses
Event Details
Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling the library at 419-899-4343.Join us on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling the library at 419-899-4343.
Join us on Dec. 12 at 5:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library to decorate gingerbread houses using gumdrops, candycanes, and other goodies! Geared to toddlers & up, but all are welcome.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and
Event Details
Join Krista every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. at Sherwood Branch Library from Oct. 5 through Dec. 14 for Family Storytime Tribe, featuring stories & rhymes geared to age 6 and younger (but all are welcome!). **Please note, there will be no Storytime on Nov. 23!
We’ll be having spooky fun in October, then a thankful theme in November, and a Merry time in December! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
16dec10:00 a.m.Book Bingo Bash
Event Details
You are invited to Sherwood Branch Library at 10:00 AM on the third Saturday of the month (Aug 19th, Sept 16th, Oct 21st, Nov 18th, and Dec 16th) for Book
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You are invited to Sherwood Branch Library at 10:00 AM on the third Saturday of the month (Aug 19th, Sept 16th, Oct 21st, Nov 18th, and Dec 16th) for Book Bingo. Winner gets a prize! No registration required. Anyone preschool-age and older can particpate!
Sponsored by the Friends of Sherwood Branch Library.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 a.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
19dec5:30 p.m.Polar Express & PJs
Event Details
Put on your comfiest pajamas and join us in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library for a special showing of “Polar Express” on Dec. 19 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Event Details
Put on your comfiest pajamas and join us in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library for a special showing of “Polar Express” on Dec. 19 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Free & open to all children/families. No registration needed!
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.