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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01dec10:30 a.m.15(dec 15)5:00 p.m.Disguise a Gingerbread Man ContestSherwood Branch Library
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The Gingerbread Man has escaped from the oven! Now, he needs help hiding. From Dec. 1-15, pick up a gingerbread man from Sherwood Branch Library to disguise as your favorite
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The Gingerbread Man has escaped from the oven! Now, he needs help hiding. From Dec. 1-15, pick up a gingerbread man from Sherwood Branch Library to disguise as your favorite book character (be sure to include name, age, and contact info on the back). Return your disguised Gingerbread Man to the library by Dec. 15 for a chance to win a prize.
*Note, Sherwood Branch is closed on Fridays & Sundays.
Time
1 (Wednesday) 10:30 a.m. - 15 (Wednesday) 5:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
Krista KirschBranch Associate - Sherwood Branch Library
03dec5:30 p.m.FeaturedSanta's Arrival!Defiance Public Library
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Santa Claus is coming to town Santa Claus will arrive at Defiance Public Library at 5:15 p.m. on December 3, and a special family story time with Santa will begin at
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Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus will arrive at Defiance Public Library at 5:15 p.m. on December 3, and a special family story time with Santa will begin at 5:30 p.m. Milk and cookies will be available after the story. Be sure to look for our hidden “Elf on a Shelf” as part of the Defiance Development and Visitors’ Bureau’s scavenger hunt! Holiday crafts will be available in the children’s room from noon-6:30 p.m. that day.
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Time
(Friday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
21dec5:30 p.m.'Twas the Night before Storytime (JML)Johnson Memorial Library
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Please note: Complete registration form below with parent/caregiver information, but for “party size” ONLY enter the number of CHILDREN attending. Visit Hicksville’s Johnson Memorial Library on Dec. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
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Please note: Complete registration form below with parent/caregiver information, but for “party size” ONLY enter the number of CHILDREN attending.
Visit Hicksville’s Johnson Memorial Library on Dec. 21 at 5:30 p.m. for a special, Christmas-themed story time and holiday craft. Geared to ages 0-6. PJs and stuffed animals are welcome! Registration is required. Register using the form below.
Time
(Tuesday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio
Organizer
Amber H./Karlee H.
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janFeaturedWinter Reading ChallengeFOR ALL AGES
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Winter is the perfect time to stay cozy inside and read! All ages are invited to join Defiance Public Library System’s Winter Reading Challenge, “Read for a Better World,” by
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Winter is the perfect time to stay cozy inside and read! All ages are invited to join Defiance Public Library System’s Winter Reading Challenge, “Read for a Better World,” by registering at defiancelibrary.beanstack.org. The Challenge takes place Jan. 1-31. Reading minutes logged each week will enter participants into weekly gift card drawings, and those logging at least 120 minutes during the month will be entered to win the grand prize!
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31jan5:30 p.m.Read, Rhyme + Romp (Evening Session)
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From Jan. 31 to April 4, join Defiance Public Library every Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N.
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From Jan. 31 to April 4, join Defiance Public Library every Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St., Defiance, where we’ll share rhymes, books, finger plays, and more. Geared to babies and toddlers. No registration required.
For those with older children, Storytime for ages 2-6 will follow at 6 p.m.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
31jan6:00 p.m.Storytime (Evening Session)Ages 2-6
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From Jan. 31 through April 4, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St. Learning
Event Details
From Jan. 31 through April 4, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St.
Learning to read begins with building a foundation of early literacy skills. Let us share with you and your child books, rhymes, and other fun activities aimed at helping your child acquire these important skills.
Storytime is geared to ages 2-6. No registration is required.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
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01feb10:30 a.m.Read, Rhyme + Romp (Morning Session)
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From Feb. 1 to April 5, join Defiance Public Library every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N.
Event Details
From Feb. 1 to April 5, join Defiance Public Library every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St., Defiance, where we’ll share rhymes, books, finger plays, and more. Geared to babies and toddlers. No registration required.
For those with older children, Storytime for ages 2-6 will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
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01feb11:00 a.m.Storytime (Morning Session)Northtowne Mall | Ages 2-6
Event Details
From Feb. 1 through April 5, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St.
Event Details
From Feb. 1 through April 5, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St.
Learning to read begins with building a foundation of early literacy skills. Let us share with you and your child books, rhymes, and other fun activities aimed at helping your child acquire these important skills.
Storytime is geared to ages 2-6. No registration is required.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
07feb5:30 p.m.Read, Rhyme + Romp (Evening Session)
Event Details
From Jan. 31 to April 4, join Defiance Public Library every Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N.
Event Details
From Jan. 31 to April 4, join Defiance Public Library every Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St., Defiance, where we’ll share rhymes, books, finger plays, and more. Geared to babies and toddlers. No registration required.
For those with older children, Storytime for ages 2-6 will follow at 6 p.m.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
07feb6:00 p.m.Storytime (Evening Session)Ages 2-6
Event Details
From Jan. 31 through April 4, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St. Learning
Event Details
From Jan. 31 through April 4, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St.
Learning to read begins with building a foundation of early literacy skills. Let us share with you and your child books, rhymes, and other fun activities aimed at helping your child acquire these important skills.
Storytime is geared to ages 2-6. No registration is required.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
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08feb10:30 a.m.Read, Rhyme + Romp (Morning Session)
Event Details
From Feb. 1 to April 5, join Defiance Public Library every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N.
Event Details
From Feb. 1 to April 5, join Defiance Public Library every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St., Defiance, where we’ll share rhymes, books, finger plays, and more. Geared to babies and toddlers. No registration required.
For those with older children, Storytime for ages 2-6 will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
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08feb11:00 a.m.Storytime (Morning Session)Northtowne Mall | Ages 2-6
Event Details
From Feb. 1 through April 5, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St.
Event Details
From Feb. 1 through April 5, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St.
Learning to read begins with building a foundation of early literacy skills. Let us share with you and your child books, rhymes, and other fun activities aimed at helping your child acquire these important skills.
Storytime is geared to ages 2-6. No registration is required.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
14feb5:30 p.m.Read, Rhyme + Romp (Evening Session)
Event Details
From Jan. 31 to April 4, join Defiance Public Library every Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N.
Event Details
From Jan. 31 to April 4, join Defiance Public Library every Monday evening at 5:30 p.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St., Defiance, where we’ll share rhymes, books, finger plays, and more. Geared to babies and toddlers. No registration required.
For those with older children, Storytime for ages 2-6 will follow at 6 p.m.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
14feb6:00 p.m.Storytime (Evening Session)Ages 2-6
Event Details
From Jan. 31 through April 4, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St. Learning
Event Details
From Jan. 31 through April 4, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Monday at 6:00 p.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St.
Learning to read begins with building a foundation of early literacy skills. Let us share with you and your child books, rhymes, and other fun activities aimed at helping your child acquire these important skills.
Storytime is geared to ages 2-6. No registration is required.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
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15feb10:30 a.m.Read, Rhyme + Romp (Morning Session)
Event Details
From Feb. 1 to April 5, join Defiance Public Library every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N.
Event Details
From Feb. 1 to April 5, join Defiance Public Library every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme + Romp in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St., Defiance, where we’ll share rhymes, books, finger plays, and more. Geared to babies and toddlers. No registration required.
For those with older children, Storytime for ages 2-6 will follow at 11:00 a.m.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager
Related Events
15feb11:00 a.m.Storytime (Morning Session)Northtowne Mall | Ages 2-6
Event Details
From Feb. 1 through April 5, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St.
Event Details
From Feb. 1 through April 5, 2022, join the Defiance Public Library for Storytime every Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Community Room at Northtowne Mall, 1500 N. Clinton St.
Learning to read begins with building a foundation of early literacy skills. Let us share with you and your child books, rhymes, and other fun activities aimed at helping your child acquire these important skills.
Storytime is geared to ages 2-6. No registration is required.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m.
Organizer
Marja McGuireYouth Services Manager