Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play
Encourage Literacy Skills
Research shows that ages 0-5 are the most important time for children to develop their brains & attitudes towards reading.
- Books that Inspire Talking Talking with children is one of the best ways to help them learn new words & information
- Books for Singing Together Singing develops language skills. It slows down language so children can hear the different sounds
- Books to Read with Your Child Reading together develops vocabulary, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read
- Books that Promote Writing Scribbling & writing help children learn that written words stand for spoken language
- Books that Encourage Playing Playing helps children put thoughts into words
*Tip* Not every child will sit and listen to stories. Try reading aloud while they are playing nearby. They are still building early literacy skills as they sit nearby!
Great Parents, Great Starts
Baby Bookworms
Monday - Milton 6 PM (0-2y)
Tuesday - Georgetown 10:30 AM (0-3y), Seaford 10:30 AM (0-4y), Greenwood 6 PM (0-4y) Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesday - Millsboro 9:30 AM (babies), South Coastal 11 AM (0-2y) Baby Bookworms, Lewes 10:30 AM (0-3y), Bridgeville 10 AM (3m-2y) Lap Sit Storytime
Thursday - South Coastal 10 AM (0-5y), Milford 10:30 AM (1-2y), Milton 10:30 AM (0-2y)
Friday - Rehoboth 10:30 AM (6m-2y) Literacy, Learning & Social Interaction
Saturday - South Coastal 9:30 AM (0-5y)
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LEAP & PAWS For Early Literacy
Throughout Sussex County
Join a PAWS (Paws for People) or LEAP (Literacy Education Assistance Pup) dog at a Library near you for a one-on-one, non-judgemental reading session. Beginning readers of all ages welcome:
- Bridgeville LEAP
- Frankford PAWS
- Greenwood LEAP
- Lewes LEAP
- Rehoboth LEAP
- Seaford PAWS
- Selbyville PAWS
- South Coastal PAWS
Pre-School Literacy
Story Times in Sussex Libraries
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There's an early literacy program to fit every schedule. Find the right story time for you:
Mondays: 6:30 PM Chrysalis Story Time with Stories & Songs
@ Georgetown Public Library (2-6yo)
Tuesdays: 10 AM Selbyville Public Library, 10:30 AM Lewes, Milton, & Milford Public Libraries, 11 AM Bridgeville & Frankford Public Libraries, 4:30 PM (K & UP) Seaford Public Library, 6 PM Greenwood Public Library
Wednesdays: 10 AM S. Coastal Public Library, 10:30 AM Georgetown Public Library, Greenwood Public Library, Laurel Public Library, Millsboro Public Library
Thursdays: 10 AM S. Coastal Public Library (0-5yo), 10:00 AM Parents As Teachers Stay & Play @ Seaford Public Library, 10:30 AM Wiggle Worms Seaford Public Library (4-6yo), 10:30 AM Rehoboth Public Library (3-5yo)
Saturdays: 9:30 AM S. Coastal Public Library (0-5 yo)