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.
26jul11:00 a.m.Elevenses *Cancelled*
Event Details
This event has been cancelled.
Event Details
This event has been cancelled.
Time
July 26, 2024 11:00 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
augPicture Book Scavenger Hunt
Event Details
Come to Defiance Public Library to get the scavenger hunt list along with some picture books to check out. While reading the picture books at home, watch out for items
Event Details
Come to Defiance Public Library to get the scavenger hunt list along with some picture books to check out. While reading the picture books at home, watch out for items in the books that may also be on the scavenger hunt list. Write each title where an item is found next to the list item. Once all the items on the list are found, bring it back to the library for a reward. If you didn’t find all the items the first go round, no worries, just come back & check out more books to locate more list items. This contest takes place Aug. 1-31!
Children have all month to find all the items & complete the list. Geared to birth to grade 6.
Time
Month Long Event (August)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
01aug10:30 a.m.1000 Books Before Kindergarten Grad Party
Event Details
Join us at Defiance Public Library on August 1 beginning at 10:30AM to celebrate the graduates of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! We’ll be celebrating with stories and special
Event Details
Join us at Defiance Public Library on August 1 beginning at 10:30AM to celebrate the graduates of our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! We’ll be celebrating with stories and special activities, including a craft and a dance party! Amy Panning from Ohio Deaf Friends of the Library will be on hand as an ASL interpreter for storytime, and Annie Crowder Reynolds of Ohio SNAP-Ed will help us make yummy energy bites!
The celebration is geared to ages 0-6, and all are welcome to attend whether you participated in the 1000 Books program or not. No registration is needed. Sponsored by the Friends of DPL.
Time
August 1, 2024 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
10aug10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.Perler Party
Event Details
Join us for a Perler Party at Sherwood Branch Library on the following dates from 10:00 a.m.-noon: May 25, June 8, July 20, and Aug. 10. All ages are welcome
Event Details
Join us for a Perler Party at Sherwood Branch Library on the following dates from 10:00 a.m.-noon: May 25, June 8, July 20, and Aug. 10. All ages are welcome to come visit the library and craft with perler beads. No registration is needed.
Time
August 10, 2024 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
12aug1:00 p.m.3:00 p.m.Lego Fun
Event Details
Join us at Sherwood Branch Library for Lego Fun on the following dates:May 21 from 4:00-6:00 PM *Please note the different time*June 10 from 1:00-3:00 PMJuly 8 from 1:00-3:00 PMAugust
Event Details
Join us at Sherwood Branch Library for Lego Fun on the following dates:
May 21 from 4:00-6:00 PM *Please note the different time*
June 10 from 1:00-3:00 PM
July 8 from 1:00-3:00 PM
August 12 from 1:00-3:00 PM
All ages welcome. No registration needed.
Time
August 12, 2024 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
03sep(sep 3)10:00 a.m.30(sep 30)5:00 p.m.Smokey Bear Reading Challenge
Event Details
To celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday during 2024, take the Smokey Bear pledge then read 3 or more books on wildfire prevention or the environment and earn 4 badges by
Event Details
To celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th birthday during 2024, take the Smokey Bear pledge then read 3 or more books on wildfire prevention or the environment and earn 4 badges by completing challenge activities. All details are available in the Children’s Department along with the challenge materials. Complete the challenge to earn a certificate and small prize! Challenge takes place Sept. 3-30 and is geared to ages 0-6.
Time
September 3, 2024 10:00 a.m. - September 30, 2024 5:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
16sep5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 5:30-6:00PM, and every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00AM. Join us for stories,
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 5:30-6:00PM, and every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00AM. Join us for stories, rhyming, and finger plays for babies and toddlers. No registration is needed. *Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place on the main floor, in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, on all days except 9/23, 10/7, & 10/28, when it will be held in the Children’s Department.
Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow, beginning at 6PM on Mondays and 11AM on Tuesdays.
Time
September 16, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
16sep6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Storytime for ages 2-6 will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 6:00-6:30PM, and every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30AM. Join us for stories,
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Storytime for ages 2-6 will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 6:00-6:30PM, and every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30AM. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No registration is needed. *Storytime will take place on the main floor in the Nellie Gary Reading Room on all days except 9/23, 10/7, and 10/28, when it will take place in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, and Romp for babies and toddlers will take place immediately before Storytime, beginning at 5:30PM on Mondays and 10:30AM on Tuesdays.
Time
September 16, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
17sep10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 5:30-6:00PM, and every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00AM. Join us for stories,
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 5:30-6:00PM, and every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00AM. Join us for stories, rhyming, and finger plays for babies and toddlers. No registration is needed. *Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place on the main floor, in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, on all days except 9/23, 10/7, & 10/28, when it will be held in the Children’s Department.
Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow, beginning at 6PM on Mondays and 11AM on Tuesdays.
Time
September 17, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
17sep11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Storytime for ages 2-6 will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 6:00-6:30PM, and every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30AM. Join us for stories,
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Storytime for ages 2-6 will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 6:00-6:30PM, and every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30AM. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No registration is needed. *Storytime will take place on the main floor in the Nellie Gary Reading Room on all days except 9/23, 10/7, and 10/28, when it will take place in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, and Romp for babies and toddlers will take place immediately before Storytime, beginning at 5:30PM on Mondays and 10:30AM on Tuesdays.
Time
September 17, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
23sep5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 5:30-6:00PM, and every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00AM. Join us for stories,
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 5:30-6:00PM, and every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00AM. Join us for stories, rhyming, and finger plays for babies and toddlers. No registration is needed. *Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place on the main floor, in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, on all days except 9/23, 10/7, & 10/28, when it will be held in the Children’s Department.
Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow, beginning at 6PM on Mondays and 11AM on Tuesdays.
Time
September 23, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
23sep6:00 p.m.6:30 p.m.Storytime
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Storytime for ages 2-6 will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 6:00-6:30PM, and every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30AM. Join us for stories,
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Storytime for ages 2-6 will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 6:00-6:30PM, and every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30AM. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No registration is needed. *Storytime will take place on the main floor in the Nellie Gary Reading Room on all days except 9/23, 10/7, and 10/28, when it will take place in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, and Romp for babies and toddlers will take place immediately before Storytime, beginning at 5:30PM on Mondays and 10:30AM on Tuesdays.
Time
September 23, 2024 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
24sep10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 5:30-6:00PM, and every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00AM. Join us for stories,
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 5:30-6:00PM, and every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00AM. Join us for stories, rhyming, and finger plays for babies and toddlers. No registration is needed. *Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place on the main floor, in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, on all days except 9/23, 10/7, & 10/28, when it will be held in the Children’s Department.
Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow, beginning at 6PM on Mondays and 11AM on Tuesdays.
Time
September 24, 2024 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
Organizer
24sep11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Storytime for ages 2-6 will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 6:00-6:30PM, and every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30AM. Join us for stories,
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Storytime for ages 2-6 will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 6:00-6:30PM, and every Tuesday from 11:00-11:30AM. Join us for stories, rhymes, and more! No registration is needed. *Storytime will take place on the main floor in the Nellie Gary Reading Room on all days except 9/23, 10/7, and 10/28, when it will take place in the Children’s Department.
Read, Rhyme, and Romp for babies and toddlers will take place immediately before Storytime, beginning at 5:30PM on Mondays and 10:30AM on Tuesdays.
Time
September 24, 2024 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
30sep5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 5:30-6:00PM, and every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00AM. Join us for stories,
Event Details
From Sept. 16 to Nov. 5, Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place at Defiance Public Library every Monday from 5:30-6:00PM, and every Tuesday from 10:30-11:00AM. Join us for stories, rhyming, and finger plays for babies and toddlers. No registration is needed. *Read, Rhyme, & Romp will take place on the main floor, in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, on all days except 9/23, 10/7, & 10/28, when it will be held in the Children’s Department.
Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow, beginning at 6PM on Mondays and 11AM on Tuesdays.
Time
September 30, 2024 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.