Growing Readers & Early Literacy

By admin, Mon, 10/19/2026 - 19:00

Come sing, dance, and play with your little one! This program is perfect for babies and toddlers up to age 5. Together, we will sing songs, play with fun props, and get active, all while burning off some energy. It is a great way for your child to learn, make friends, and have fun! 

Parent and caregiver participation is strongly encouraged. 

This program is for ages 0-5. 

By admin, Mon, 10/19/2026 - 16:00

Freeman Branch Library presents the one and only Courtney Lee! Join us for a cozy fall musical story time with songs, stories, and much more. Recommended for children ages 3 to 10 years old who are ready to dance and have fun with Miss Courtney and her guitar!

By admin, Mon, 10/19/2026 - 16:00

Freeman Branch Library presents the one and only Courtney Lee! Join us for a cozy fall musical story time with songs, stories, and much more. Recommended for children ages 3 to 10 years old who are ready to dance and have fun with Miss Courtney and her guitar!

By admin, Sun, 10/18/2026 - 10:00

This program is recommended for children 18 months to 3 years old and their parents or caregivers. It features books, songs, fingerplays, music, and movement.

Tickets are required for all programs unless otherwise noted. They are free and available when the library opens at 10:00 am in the Children's Department. Tickets are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Lines for the tickets sometimes form before the tickets are distributed. Tickets can run out very quickly, so please plan accordingly.

By admin, Sun, 10/18/2026 - 07:00

Every Monday at 11:30 AM, hop on over for a delightful Storytime extravaganza! Immerse yourself in a whirlwind of whimsical stories, catchy tunes, and playful rhymes that will bring joy to little ones' faces. Don't forget to bring along your coziest blanket or your snuggliest stuffed friend for that extra touch of magic!

By admin, Fri, 10/16/2026 - 13:00

Promotes early literacy skills. The program features reading, singing, talking, writing and playing. We will help give you the resources you need to expand your child’s skills, preparing them to read. Recommended for children ages 2-5 years, it features age appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays. Story time is an excellent way to bond with your child, boost their vocabulary, and hopefully raise a lifelong reader. Studies have shown that regularly reading to your child can increase their attention span, boost their emotional intelligence, and flex their imagination.

By admin, Fri, 10/16/2026 - 10:00



Toddler-Time for Walkers & Non-talkers/Babblers

This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Toddlers," specifically children who are walkers AND non-talkers or babblers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "toddlers, who are walkers & non-talkers.
By admin, Fri, 10/16/2026 - 10:00



Pre-K+ Storytime for Walkers & Talkers

This Storytime focuses on the developmental needs for "Preschoolers," specifically children who are walkers AND talkers.

So, seats and attendance for this Storytime give priority to "preschoolers, who are walkers & talkers.