Research shows that there is a powerful link between STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) and early childhood. It has been proven that children who learn STEM skills early on are better prepared for school and future careers. Libraries are considered a neutral and safe place for people to come....
Raise your hand if you can still remember your favorite nursery rhyme from childhood! While they may seem like silly little rhymes that have no reason, these verses are very important to helping your child develop a strong vocabulary and a strong base for when they begin reading. Phonetic Awareness and...
Dance like no one’s watching while learning about music and how it moves you, from a new storytime program at the Homosassa Library. “Music & Movement” will begin Thursday, March 16, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, with a second session on Thursday, March 30 at the...
“Baby Shark, doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo, Baby Shark…etc.” That song has circled the globe and infiltrated the ears and minds of millions. And now, it will be stuck in your head all day – you’re welcome. Believe it or not, “Baby Shark,” is a good thing, because music promotes early literacy....
While it is good for a child to be challenged to read outside of their comfort zone and to explore different genre’s, it is also important for children to read for fun.
Share the joy of reading with your child by following these 10 tips to help raise a reader.
While libraries traditionally offer a quiet environment for reading and studying, times, and rules, have changed. All five Citrus Libraries branches are community-friendly spaces where talking at a moderate level is allowed. In fact, reading aloud is encouraged!
Play teaches children so much. They play to learn about the world and to make connections with friends and caregivers. Did you know we have lots of fun ways to play at the library?
Storytime teaches children important preliteracy skills when we read, sing, talk, and play together. Even something as seemingly simple as how pages turn and how we read from left to right, children learn from observations they make about their world. Librarians in story time have the unique ability to model...
0-3 months: Right now, babies are picking up the rhythms and sounds of language and absorbing so much! You don’t need to just read baby books at this age, as newborn babies are getting more from the rhythm and hearing you speak. Consider reading short books aloud or even reading...