You might hear our librarians talk about early literacy, but what is it all about?
Early literacy is everything a child needs to know about reading and writing before they can actually read and write and it begins at birth! Many of our children’s librarians are trained in Every Child Ready to Read, a national early literacy organization based on scientific research that details how language and literacy development inform our choices as parents and caregivers. By engaging with our children in daily doses of singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing, we can build our child’s early literacy skills and ensure that our children begin school ready to read!
Five Daily Practices





At Monroe County Public Library, we incorporate literacy and the five daily practices into every early childhood program, whether it’s storytime, baby time, arts and crafts, or sensory play!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program encouraging you to read 1,000 books with your child before they start kindergarten. The program is self-paced and you decide how often and how long you will read to your child. It can take anywhere from a few months to a few years. Join our reading challenge.