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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Event Details
March is Developmental Disabilities Month, and throughout the month, Defiance Public Library will be celebrating the Ability Center’s DREAM Project with related crafts, activities, and a take-home coloring book. DPLS
Event Details
March is Developmental Disabilities Month, and throughout the month, Defiance Public Library will be celebrating the Ability Center’s DREAM Project with related crafts, activities, and a take-home coloring book. DPLS will also launch a Disability Representation book resource guide–a list of books featuring characters who have and/or stories involving disabilities. The books will be available for checkout from the library. For more information, visit abilitycenter.org/DREAM. Geared to children from birth to grade 6.
Time
Month Long Event (march)
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
27mar5:30 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp (PM)
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, & Romp! Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, &
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, & Romp! Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, & fingerplays for babies & toddlers (ages 0-2) to spark a love for reading! No registration required. Storytime for ages 2-6 takes place immediately after, at 6 p.m. on Mondays and 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.
All sessions will take place in the Reading Room on the library’s main floor, except the Feb. 13, Feb. 27, & March 13 events, which will take place in the children’s room.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
april 3, 2023 5:30 p.m.
Organizer
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 6:00 p.m. or Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for Storytime, geared to ages 2-6. (Read, Rhyme, &
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 6:00 p.m. or Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for Storytime, geared to ages 2-6.
(Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies and toddlers is held immediately before, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.) No registration is required!
All sessions will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except for 2/13, 2/27, & 2/13, which will be held in the children’s room.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
april 3, 2023 6:00 p.m.
Organizer
28mar10:30 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp (AM)
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, and Romp! Geared to babies and toddlers.
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, and Romp! Geared to babies and toddlers. Storytime for children ages 2-6 immediately follows, at 6 p.m. on Mondays at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.
All Read, Rhyme, & Romp sessions will take place in the Reading Room on the library’s main floor, except the Feb. 13, Feb. 27, and March 13 sessions, which will take place in the children’s room.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
april 4, 2023 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 6:00 p.m. or Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for Storytime, geared to ages 2-6.(Read, Rhyme, & Romp for
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 6:00 p.m. or Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for Storytime, geared to ages 2-6.
(Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies and toddlers is held immediately before, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.) No registration is required!
All sessions will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except for 2/13, 2/27, & 2/13, which will be held in the children’s room.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series
april 4, 2023 11:00 a.m.
Organizer
Event Details
From March 2 through April 27, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime Tribe, featuring stories, rhymes, & lots of fun! Geared to babies & young
Event Details
From March 2 through April 27, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime Tribe, featuring stories, rhymes, & lots of fun! Geared to babies & young children. No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
03apr5:30 p.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp (PM)
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, & Romp! Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, &
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, & Romp! Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, & fingerplays for babies & toddlers (ages 0-2) to spark a love for reading! No registration required. Storytime for ages 2-6 takes place immediately after, at 6 p.m. on Mondays and 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.
All sessions will take place in the Reading Room on the library’s main floor, except the Feb. 13, Feb. 27, & March 13 events, which will take place in the children’s room.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 6:00 p.m. or Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for Storytime, geared to ages 2-6. (Read, Rhyme, &
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 6:00 p.m. or Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for Storytime, geared to ages 2-6.
(Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies and toddlers is held immediately before, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.) No registration is required!
All sessions will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except for 2/13, 2/27, & 2/13, which will be held in the children’s room.
Time
(Monday) 6:00 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
04apr10:30 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp (AM)
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, and Romp! Geared to babies and toddlers.
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library everyday Monday at 5:30 p.m. or Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Read, Rhyme, and Romp! Geared to babies and toddlers. Storytime for children ages 2-6 immediately follows, at 6 p.m. on Mondays at 11 a.m. on Tuesdays.
All Read, Rhyme, & Romp sessions will take place in the Reading Room on the library’s main floor, except the Feb. 13, Feb. 27, and March 13 sessions, which will take place in the children’s room.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 6:00 p.m. or Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for Storytime, geared to ages 2-6.(Read, Rhyme, & Romp for
Event Details
From Feb. 13 to April 4, visit Defiance Public Library every Monday at 6:00 p.m. or Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for Storytime, geared to ages 2-6.
(Read, Rhyme, & Romp for babies and toddlers is held immediately before, at 5:30 p.m. on Mondays and 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays.) No registration is required!
All sessions will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room, except for 2/13, 2/27, & 2/13, which will be held in the children’s room.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 a.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
Event Details
From March 2 through April 27, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime Tribe, featuring stories, rhymes, & lots of fun! Geared to babies & young
Event Details
From March 2 through April 27, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime Tribe, featuring stories, rhymes, & lots of fun! Geared to babies & young children. No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
Event Details
All ages are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, & May 13 (2nd Saturday of the month) at 10 a.m. to
Event Details
All ages are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, & May 13 (2nd Saturday of the month) 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
Event Details
All ages are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal pal to the Defiance Public Library Children’s Room on April 10 beginning at 5:30PM for a pet-themed movie night! Bring
Event Details
All ages are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animal pal to the Defiance Public Library Children’s Room on April 10 beginning at 5:30PM for a pet-themed movie night! Bring a pillow & blanket to make yourself cozy, if you wish! No registration required.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
Event Details
From March 2 through April 27, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime Tribe, featuring stories, rhymes, & lots of fun! Geared to babies & young
Event Details
From March 2 through April 27, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime Tribe, featuring stories, rhymes, & lots of fun! Geared to babies & young children. No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
17apr5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Lego Fun Night: The Challenge
Event Details
Come build with us! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 & May 15 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each
Event Details
Come build with us! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 & May 15 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month. Lego Club begins at 5 p.m. in the Community Room. No registration needed!
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
19apr10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.Charlie Cart Storytime
Event Details
We’re combining our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen with Storytime, for a uniquely delicious learning experience! From April 19-May 24, join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Room
Event Details
We’re combining our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen with Storytime, for a uniquely delicious learning experience! From April 19-May 24, join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Room at Johnson Memorial Library (Hicksville) for Charlie Cart Storytime. Geared to ages 0-6. No registration required! *Please note, the accompanying parent or caregiver is responsible for ensuring children are not exposed to any foods that may cause an allergic reaction. DPLS is not liable for allergic reactions resulting from food-related programming.
April 19th – Measuring Madness
April 26th – I Can Make Butter
May 3rd – Citrus Tasting
May 10th – Cookie Cutter Toast Stamping
May 17th – Tangy Mango Tango
May 24th – Avocado Toast
more
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
april 26, 2023 10:30 a.m.may 3, 2023 10:30 a.m.may 10, 2023 10:30 a.m.may 17, 2023 10:30 a.m.may 24, 2023 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
01may10:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.Mail Time!
Event Details
It’s mail time! Visit the Craft Room in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library any time during open hours between April 24-May 27 & write
Event Details
It’s mail time! Visit the Craft Room in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library any time during open hours between April 24-May 27 & write a letter to your favorite storybook character to receive a special reply!
Time
(Monday) 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
03may10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.Charlie Cart Storytime
Event Details
We’re combining our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen with Storytime, for a uniquely delicious learning experience! From April 19-May 24, join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Room
Event Details
We’re combining our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen with Storytime, for a uniquely delicious learning experience! From April 19-May 24, join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Room at Johnson Memorial Library (Hicksville) for Charlie Cart Storytime. Geared to ages 0-6. No registration required! *Please note, the accompanying parent or caregiver is responsible for ensuring children are not exposed to any foods that may cause an allergic reaction. DPLS is not liable for allergic reactions resulting from food-related programming.
April 19th – Measuring Madness
April 26th – I Can Make Butter
May 3rd – Citrus Tasting
May 10th – Cookie Cutter Toast Stamping
May 17th – Tangy Mango Tango
May 24th – Avocado Toast
more
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
may 10, 2023 10:30 a.m.may 17, 2023 10:30 a.m.may 24, 2023 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
08may10:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.Mail Time!
Event Details
It’s mail time! Visit the Craft Room in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library any time during open hours between April 24-May 27 & write
Event Details
It’s mail time! Visit the Craft Room in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library any time during open hours between April 24-May 27 & write a letter to your favorite storybook character to receive a special reply!
Time
(Monday) 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
10may10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.Charlie Cart Storytime
Event Details
We’re combining our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen with Storytime, for a uniquely delicious learning experience! From April 19-May 24, join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Room
Event Details
We’re combining our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen with Storytime, for a uniquely delicious learning experience! From April 19-May 24, join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Room at Johnson Memorial Library (Hicksville) for Charlie Cart Storytime. Geared to ages 0-6. No registration required! *Please note, the accompanying parent or caregiver is responsible for ensuring children are not exposed to any foods that may cause an allergic reaction. DPLS is not liable for allergic reactions resulting from food-related programming.
April 19th – Measuring Madness
April 26th – I Can Make Butter
May 3rd – Citrus Tasting
May 10th – Cookie Cutter Toast Stamping
May 17th – Tangy Mango Tango
May 24th – Avocado Toast
more
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
may 17, 2023 10:30 a.m.may 24, 2023 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
Event Details
All ages are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, & May 13 (2nd Saturday of the month) at 10 a.m. to
Event Details
All ages are invited to visit Sherwood Branch Library on Jan. 14, Feb. 11, March 11, April 8, & May 13 (2nd Saturday of the month) 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
15may10:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.Mail Time!
Event Details
It’s mail time! Visit the Craft Room in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library any time during open hours between April 24-May 27 & write
Event Details
It’s mail time! Visit the Craft Room in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library any time during open hours between April 24-May 27 & write a letter to your favorite storybook character to receive a special reply!
Time
(Monday) 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
15may5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Lego Fun Night: The Challenge
Event Details
Come build with us! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 & May 15 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each
Event Details
Come build with us! All ages are invited to Sherwood Branch Library on Feb. 20, March 20, April 17 & May 15 for Lego Club, featuring a new challenge each month. Lego Club begins at 5 p.m. in the Community Room. No registration needed!
Time
(Monday) 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location
Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
Organizer
17may10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.Charlie Cart Storytime
Event Details
We’re combining our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen with Storytime, for a uniquely delicious learning experience! From April 19-May 24, join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Room
Event Details
We’re combining our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen with Storytime, for a uniquely delicious learning experience! From April 19-May 24, join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Room at Johnson Memorial Library (Hicksville) for Charlie Cart Storytime. Geared to ages 0-6. No registration required! *Please note, the accompanying parent or caregiver is responsible for ensuring children are not exposed to any foods that may cause an allergic reaction. DPLS is not liable for allergic reactions resulting from food-related programming.
April 19th – Measuring Madness
April 26th – I Can Make Butter
May 3rd – Citrus Tasting
May 10th – Cookie Cutter Toast Stamping
May 17th – Tangy Mango Tango
May 24th – Avocado Toast
more
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
may 24, 2023 10:30 a.m.
Organizer
22may10:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.Mail Time!
Event Details
It’s mail time! Visit the Craft Room in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library any time during open hours between April 24-May 27 & write
Event Details
It’s mail time! Visit the Craft Room in the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library any time during open hours between April 24-May 27 & write a letter to your favorite storybook character to receive a special reply!
Time
(Monday) 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
24may10:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.Charlie Cart Storytime
Event Details
We’re combining our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen with Storytime, for a uniquely delicious learning experience! From April 19-May 24, join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Room
Event Details
We’re combining our Charlie Cart mobile kitchen with Storytime, for a uniquely delicious learning experience! From April 19-May 24, join us every Wednesday from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Community Room at Johnson Memorial Library (Hicksville) for Charlie Cart Storytime. Geared to ages 0-6. No registration required! *Please note, the accompanying parent or caregiver is responsible for ensuring children are not exposed to any foods that may cause an allergic reaction. DPLS is not liable for allergic reactions resulting from food-related programming.
April 19th – Measuring Madness
April 26th – I Can Make Butter
May 3rd – Citrus Tasting
May 10th – Cookie Cutter Toast Stamping
May 17th – Tangy Mango Tango
May 24th – Avocado Toast
more
Time
(Wednesday) 10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.
Location
Johnson Memorial Library
116 W. High St., Hicksville, Ohio