Your enthusiasm is contagious. Get excited about reading and your child will catch the reading bug, too. Use different reading voices and expression. Be silly. Add sound effects. Explore your voice – it’s powerful! Let your child’s hands get involved. They can turn the pages, hold the book, point to characters, or mimic actions in Read More
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Read Every Day
If there was an easy way to improve your child’s chances of succeeding in school, would you take it? What if we told you it only takes 15 minutes a day… sounds too good to be true, right? It’s not! The secret: take time to read with your child. Reading with your child from birth Read More
Books You’ll Love to Give
These snowy titles are the perfect pick to give to your littlest loved ones this holiday season. The Snowman by Raymond Briggs (Infant, Toddler, Preschool) In the classic tale, a young child builds a snowman and at night, in his dreams, the snowman comes alive. Wordless books work well for any age group, but especially Read More
Activities to Pick the Perfect Book
Take a Field Trip Visit your local library or bookstore to pick out a book. Walk the aisles with your daughter, pointing out books you think she might like. Let her pick one to take home. Introduce her to a librarian. Ask the librarian if they’ll help your daughter pick out a book. They know exactly Read More
Ways You Can Help Your Child Find a Great Book
Ask for suggestions. Talk to your friends, family, or local librarian to see what books they know kids loved at your daughter’s age. Sometimes having an adult who isn’t mom or dad pick out a book might make it even more interesting to her. Choose books you and your child will enjoy. If you don’t Read More
How to Select Books
For many families the holiday season includes gift-giving. This season we encourage you to remember the many gifts you give your child every day. Your time. Your love. Your hard work. There are so many ways to give this holiday season that don’t involve toys or material things. That said, if you’re looking for something Read More
Books You’ll Love About Storytime
Get your child excited about storytime by reading this books together. Leo Loves Baby Time by Anna McQuinn (Infant, Toddler) Even the littlest of children can find something fun to do at the library. In Leo Loves Baby Time, Leo and his grown-up go to the library for a special Baby Time, sharing songs, stories, Read More
Storytime
Storytime is a magical thing. Children gather around on the floor with their parents, a group leader or librarian reads a story aloud. Maybe there’s a special craft, song to sing, or time after for kids to play while parents chat, and everyone leaves a little happier than they came. Odds are good that you’ve Read More
Ways You Can Help Your Child Get the Most out of Storytime
Pick the right storytime at the right time for you. Many libraries offer specific storytime for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers with stories that are hand-picked for their age or language! The storytime that works best for some parents might be the middle of nap time for others, so keep your child’s needs in mind. It’s Read More
Storytime Activities in Anchorage
Here are a few popular story times located in the Anchorage area. If you are located outside of Anchorage, we encourage you to check out your local library or reach out to your local Imagination Library to hear about storytimes in your community. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Weekly Events: Mondays 10:30 AM Toddler Read More
