Kindergarten readiness, early literacy and community engagement have long been priorities at AACPL. With three new vehicles and nine additional staff, the library can enhance its offerings by bringing its well-known school readiness programs to underserved communities and customers lacking transportation to the library.
Read the Maryland 2023-2024 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Report for our community's standings.
Events
Babies from birth to 18 months (with a caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this time of unstructured play.
Family Storytime
Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.
Stay after for some age appropriate toys and conversation!
Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime
Sensory Friendly - Neurodivergent Storytime
This supportive, judgment-free storytime is geared toward Preschool children (0-5) who have a hard time in large groups, are on the autism spectrum, or are sensitive to sensory overload. Space is limited and registration is required. Siblings welcome.
Please register once per family.
Music & Movement
Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.
Women's History Spanish Bilingual Storytime / La Hora del Cuento Bilingüe en Español Celebrando el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer
Celebrate Women's History Month with a fun bilingual storytime for preschoolers! Children will enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and activities while building ready-to-read skills in English and Spanish. No prior Spanish needed to enjoy!
Learning Resources
ABCMouse (Home Access)
With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, this award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+).
ABCMouse (In-Library Access)
With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, this award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+).
Kanopy Kids
Kids streaming video from PBSKids, Highlights, Little Pim, and more. Checkouts from Kanopy Kids do not require Kanopy play credits.
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks provides a streaming collection of animated, talking picture books that children can read or have read to them.