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Ethelbert B. Crawford Public Library Children’s Services
Attention Homeschoolers!
Help us determine what our future Homeschool Hangouts sessions will look like with this survey. We appreciate any and all feedback from our homeschooling families so we can provide the best possible programs for you!
Discovery Kits
Discovery Kits are now available for circulation at the library. There are kits for children ages 1-5 and kits for children 6+. Click here for more information on what is included and how to borrow these kits.
Storytimes
Stories & More:
Wednesdays at 11:00am in the Children’s Programming Room or Outside in our Green Space seasonally
Our storytimes incorporate music, movement, stories, and early literacy skills. Crafts and/or guided play will follow and are designed to help with Kindergarten readiness. Storytimes are appropriate for developmental ages 2 thru 5 years old. Babies are welcome with parent interaction. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Storytime is free and requires no registration. All are welcome as long as space & supplies last.
Baby Storytime:
Tuesdays at 10:30am in the Children’s Programming Room
Our baby storytimes incorporate music and movement while introducing babies to books and new vocabulary. This storytime is appropriate for developmental ages 0 thru 24 months old. Old siblings are welcome, though the focus will remain on the babies. Baby toys will be brought out after the stories to encourage socializing and community building. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Storytime is free and requires no registration. All are welcome as long as space is available.
We are happy to accommodate people with special needs. Please contact the Youth Services Librarian, Mariana, at msprouse@rcls.org for more information.
Please watch our website or social media for announcements on weather related changes to the story time schedule.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program
EBCPL is a participating library in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Program.
The challenge is simple. Read 1000 books to your child before they begin Kindergarten to help them start on the path to success in school. Stop by the library to pick up your packet. For every 100 books you read child will earn a prize. After 1000 books you'll join our wall of fame and get a t-shirt!
You can even download the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten App and get started tracking today.
Contact Our Youth Services Librarian
Mariana Sprouse
msprouse@rcls.org
(845)794-4660 ext. 8
Additional Services offered:
School/Day Care visits
Curated Books Lists
Home School Library Skills Curriculum
Children's & YA Readers Advisory
Research Project Help