Visit our Virtual Storytime calendar for recorded sessions you can enjoy from any connected device.
Ready, Set, Read! Join us with your little ones Tuesday, September 17, at 9:30 a.m. in Castle Rock for early literacy activities on the Aloha Plaza East, sponsored by Aloha Fund. Register now.
Early literacy is what children know about reading and writing before they can actually read or write. Storytime nurtures six important pre-reading skills:
Storytime at Douglas County Libraries emphasizes five simple activities — reading, talking, writing, singing and playing—that help children learn the skills to be ready to read. You can build on your child's learning by incorporating these activities into your day as well. A great way to do this is to sign up for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. Exposure to lots of books is a great predictor of reading readiness and school success.
