Overview
Early Learning Tips for Parents
Research shows one-on-one interaction between parent and child is critical for early learning. You can help your child develop important literacy and pre-reading skills. Five simple practices that help your child get ready to read are: Reading, Writing, Talking, Singing, and Playing. Attending storytime helps children develop imagination, comprehension and attention skills.
Preschool Learning Tools
Practicing preschool skills can be both educational and fun. Explore our online learning tools together.
Early Learning Calendar
Print a calendar with daily activities that prepare children for success in kindergarten.
StoryWalks
Not all reading happens on couches. Walk (and jump and run) and read at a CADL StoryWalk.
Raising Reader Backpacks
Backpacks filled with books, toys, music CDs and DVDs on a kid-friendly theme.
Blog Posts
CADL youth librarians are your partner in developing your child's love of reading.
Storytimes & Playtimes
Character Storytime (Ages up to 10)
Saturday Jan 25, 2020 2:00pm - 3:00pm Downtown Lansing Join us for special storytime when we host the Making a Memory Club from MSU. Club members will be dressed up as favorite story characters and superheroes as they read and interact with the children. Read MoreToddler Storytime (Ages 1½-3)
Monday Jan 27, 2020 10:30am - 11:30am Okemos Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers Read MoreAll Storytimes
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