Introduce young children to books and reading at our fun story times. Each week, we adapt stories, songs, and movement activities to match the ages and attention spans of the children attending. Parents make new friends and learn how to encourage early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read. We're always available to answer questions about books and library services, and teach parents how to interest their children in books.

An adult must remain with babies and younger children.

Wednesday and Friday @ 10:30 a.m.

Saturday @ 10:15 a.m.

Library Babies - Saturdays @ 11:15 a.m.

The 2012 Battle of the Books, book list is now available, click here to see the list.
Want to be a coach check out the coaching Guide.

To register for the Battle, fill out this form. When completed the form can be mailed through the postal service or sent by e-mail. The information is on the form.

Local Battle: Potsdam Public Library
May 5, 2012
10 am

Regional Battle: St James School in Gouverneur, NY
June 9, 2012

Some of these forms are in PDF format and require a program to view them, like Adobe Reader.

Outreach

Youth services at the Potsdam Public Library extend outside the library to include partners such as Head Start and the Potsdam Central School District. The library partners with the Potsdam Kiwanis and a variety of local donors to deliver new books monthly to three local Head Start classrooms.

Family Literacy Links

Explore the Literacy House A home is a great place for children to learn, where they feel comfortable, safe and loved. They see you using important skills, hear conversations and read books that teach many things about language. Explore areas in each room to find ways that you can support your child's learning at home.

Reading Rockets offers a wealth of reading strategies, lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better. Their reading resources assist parents, teachers, and other educators in helping struggling readers build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension skills.

Find the flags hidden in the picture and listen to facts about the flag. If you find all 25 there is a surprise waiting for you.

Wonderopolis is a place where parents seek and nurture a brighter world for their children through the power of discovery, creativity, learning and imagination.

Last Update - May 17, 2012
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