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Interest: Little Ones

Interest: Little Ones

You’re Invited to our 150th Birthday Party!

Published: August 27, 2018

Celebrate 150 years of library service to the community with music, kids activities, history, and cake!

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Early World of Learning

An interactive educational experience for young learners age 3 and up. With stories, songs, games, and videos, kids will practice concepts such as letters, numbers, shapes, and more.

Apps for Kids Ages 0-5

Recommended Apps

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What is “early literacy” and why does my kid need it?

Published: February 5, 2018

We’re constantly bombarded with messages about making sure our kids are prepared to succeed in school. “Try this app, read this parenting book, watch that DVD…” and so on. Many of those materials can offer good suggestions (we have a great selection of parenting materials at YDL, for example) but being pulled in so many different directions, while trying to survive on less than 8 hours of sleep, can be overwhelming! YDL librarians are here to help. Let’s start by talking about early literacy skills, defining them and unpacking the mystery that “experts” create around them. What is early literacy? …

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TumbleBook Library

Kids will love these animated, talking books! Watch your favorite children’s books come alive with narration, music, and interactive elements.

Hoopla

Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.

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Pollinator and Community Gardens at YDL-Michigan

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Track your progress and earn stickers and prizes!

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