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Noyes Library for Young Children
The Noyes Library for Young Children is the oldest library building in the DC area, predating the Library of Congress’ Jefferson building by a few years. It is also one of about eight libraries in the United States that are dedicated exclusively to serving our youngest customers and their families. The Noyes Library opened in…
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WRITE!
Your preschool child might not be able to write recognizable letters or words yet, but it’s still important (and fun!) for them to develop their pre-writing skills. Here are some activities you can do with your child to help prepare them to be ready to write as they get older. Don’t do these all at…
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READ!
When you read to your children, you’re not just entertaining them. Reading aloud to your child is one of the most important things you can do to get them ready for school, and it’s never too early to start. Studies show that babies benefit from being read to even before they are born! When you…
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E-Resources for young children
MCPL offers a variety of electronic resources for young children. Some are streaming resources, others are downloadable. These e-resources are available 24/7, and can be accessed through MCPL’s website with your library card. American Song Listen to music from America’s past, including songs for and about children. Bookflix An online literacy resource that pairs classic…
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Rhymes
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Songs
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How to Choose Books for Your Child
Sometimes it can be hard to find the right books for your child, especially when their age, interests, and reading level change — as they should! We have a few suggestions to help:
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Launch Into Learning with Launchpads!
Launchpads How to Borrow 5 Categories of Launchpads to choose from: Pre-K Academy offers activities about shapes, colors, numbers, patterns, science, nature, music, reading, phonics, vocabulary, emotions. Helps your child strengthen their problem solving and fine motor skills, while gaining increased confidence and independence, so they’ll be ready to start school. Pre-K Academy Launchpads include…
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Celebrating a Successful All Together Now Summer Reading Challenge!
What a Summer It Was at MCPL! As summer draws to a close, so too does Montgomery County Public Libraries’ 2023 Summer Reading Challenge! All Together Now, and what a summer it was! A whopping 14,156 kids and teens participated in the challenge this year, an increase of over 1,000 participants from last year. In…
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MCPL and Montgomery County Board of Elections to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 19, 2023
The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) will provide information tables at select branches of Montgomery County Public Libraries on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 in celebration of National Voter Registration Day.