Early+Literacy+Programs

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Many libraries and other literacy organizations have focused on the importance of early literacy programs for young children. These early literacy programs take on many different shapes and forms and can occur in libraries or out in the community. Below is a sample of resources, programs and other early literacy activities that might be adaptable for your own library situation.

Edmonton Public Library's Early Literacy Website: []

Edmonton Public Library's 100 Great Books to Read Together: []

Toronto Public Library's Preschooler Page: []

Chicago Public Library's Parent Information Page (Babies and Early Literacy): []

Get Ready to Read: []

Association for Library Services to Children (ASLC) Early Literacy Initiative: Born to Read: []]

Charlotte & Mecklenburg County Public Library's Get Set 4 K: []

Multnomah County Public Library's Early Literacy Resource: []

Early Literacy Programs and Practices at Colorado Public Libraries: []

Early Literacy: A Sustainable, Statewide Approach (from American Libraries): []

Babies Bounce Ahead in Early Literacy Programs: []

National (Canadian) Strategy for Early Literacy Programs (from the CAPL blog): []

Library Preschool Storytimes: Developing Early Literacy Skills in Children: []

Libraries, Early Literacy Outreach and Book Gifting Programming: A Review of the Literature: []

Link between Public Libraries and Early Reading Success: []

New York Public Library's Daddy & Me Literacy Outreach Program

This program, initiated by NYPL gives dads who are currently serving prison sentences at Rikers Island to record themselves reading a book which is then shared with their children. A program making a big difference in the lives of children and parents.

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Toronto Public Library's Ready to Read Programs

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