Provides professional guidance in the selection and use of books and other materials (kits, learning games, computers, etc.) for children. Provides programs and activities for toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary school students year round, including STEM resources and activities. READytown at the Central Library is an interactive play space for preschoolers and caregivers to help get children kindergarten-ready.

Offers a full range of library services and activities for adults and children, including computer access, early literacy programs, story programs for preschoolers, and summer reading clubs for children and teens.

Offers a full range of library services and activities for adults and children, including computer access, story programs for preschoolers, early literacy programs for infants, and summer book clubs for children and teens. Also provides computer and technology classes and one-on-one instruction.

An intensive school-readiness home visitation program for toddlers and parents. Trained Early Learning Specialists visit families in their homes for one half-hour twice a week for a minimum of 23 weeks, for up to two program years. The Early Learning Specialist bring educational books and toys, which are used to develop early literacy and school readiness skills, increase the parent-child verbal interaction, model positive parenting, and promote pro-social behaviors. Learning materials gifted to the family serve the additional purpose of creating an educational environment in the home that generalizes to other siblings and serves as a bridge to starting school.

Program works to explicitly teach emergent literacy skills in order to prevent or diminish reading challenges before they begin. Emergent literacy skills include speaking, reading, writing, and viewing during the early childhood years. This is a multi-sensory program that targets auditory processing skills, expressive and receptive language skills, phonological awareness, print knowledge, academic concepts, fine motor, and sensory skills.

Offers a Pre-Kindergarten program for 4 year olds eligible for kindergarten the following September in either Connetquot or Middle Country School Districts. Connetquot offers a half day comprehensive early childhood education program. Middle County offers a 6.5 hour day. Activities promote social, emotional, physical and cognitive development. Call for more information.

Offers children in 2nd and 4th grade a reading Buddy. Although First graders could be accommodated if required.

Provides an early literacy program to help children who are learning English to read and write, or those who are are showing signs of learning delays.

Offers 8 different reading skills programs designed and taught by instructors from the Institute of Reading Development.

Provides an in-home school readiness program with twice weekly visits with the family, bringing a new book or toy for the child to keep and model for the parents' fun ways to help their child learn through play.

Focuses on building relationships with families to support parents in realizing their role as their children's first and most important teacher and the positive impact they will have on their child's academic success. Early literacy, math, cognitive, and social-emotional skills are developed in an effort to decrease the preparation/achievement gap for children living in poverty and to start them on the path to school success.

Provides Information and Referral, Reference Services, Readers Advisory and programs for children from birth through Grade 5 as well as parents. Programs and services include, but are not limited to, Storytimes, Arts and Crafts, Film Presentations, Family Programs, Parent-Child Workshops and Reading Clubs.

Provides Reference, Information and Referral and Reader's Advisory. Other programs and services may include, but are not limited to Computer Area, iPad Kiosk area for preschoolers, Tween area and iPads. Separate area for elementary age children, Holiday Shows, Summer Reading Programs, Book Buddies, Tween Services, Movement Activities, S.T.E.A.M. Programs, Storytimes, Homework Help, Workshops, Book Discussions, Craft Area and Craft Programs, Games, Chess Instruction, Lego/Duplo Free Build Programs, Computers and Audio Visual, S.T.E.A.M. Kits and Print Materials for checkout.

Stories, games, songs, crafts and group play. Immergent literacy programs. Parents/caregivers must be on premises.

A new Supplemental Education Program developed as an affordable option for families unable to participate in the traditional insurance-based Leap Into Literacy program due to cost. Follows the same framework as Leap into Literacy by explicitly teaching emergent literacy skills in order to prevent or diminish reading challenges before they begin. Emergent literacy skills include speaking, reading, writing, and viewing during the early childhood years. This is a multi-sensory program that targets auditory processing skills, expressive and receptive language skills, phonological awareness, print knowledge, academic concepts, fine motor, and sensory skills.

Provides an early literacy program to help children who are learning English to read and write, or those who are are showing signs of learning delays.

Introduces books and language activities to parents with young children ages 0-5 years. Topics include: reading and language activities to do with young children, choosing and using books, making children's books, knowing your public library, and school readiness tips.

The Parent-Child Home program is an early childhood literacy, school readiness, home visiting program that provides parents the knowledge and skills to help their child be successful in school and life. Home visits take place twice a week for 30 minutes with two- and three-year olds over a two-year period, for a total of 92 visits. A book or toy which becomes a gift to the family is the focus of the visit. The trained Home Visitors model behaviors that encourage parental interaction with their child such as reading, playing and conversing. PCHP assist parents who are unable to purchase educational books/toys or send their child to preschool.

This series is designed to assist parents of toddlers and preschoolers understand and help develop the skills. It includes interactive early literacy and numeracy activities, discussions about appropriate media usage and an exploration of the importance of play.

Provides a fun, interactive space for parents/caregivers to play with their children, connect with other caregivers, receive parenting support, and gain strategies and tools to address a variety of parenting challenges and improve communication with their children. Other services available are detailed below. Family Enrichment: Works to strengthen caregiver/child bonds and improve early childhood development through play, family engagement, and early literacy skills. Provides tools and strategies to address a variety of parenting challenges. Family Partnership: Family partners are present to listen, offer support, and assist in linking families with services and resources that would be most beneficial to them. In-Kind & Financial Assistance: Financial assistance and other supports may be offered to families on a case by case basis and as funding allows.