(En Español: Todos los Niños listos para Leer)
Anne Arundel County Public Library (AACPL) is committed to providing caregivers with the tools to help their children get ready to read. Every Child Ready to Read programs are offered weekly in every branch. All programs require a caring adult to attend with the child.
The Five Practices
Talking
Talking with children is one of the best ways to help them learn new words, and to learn about language and conversation.
Singing
Singing and rhyming are fun ways for children to learn about language.
Reading
Reading together is the most important way to help children get ready to read. Children who have fun being read to are more likely to want to learn to read themselves.
Writing
Writing and reading go together. Scribbling and writing help children learn that the written words stand for spoken language.
Playing
Playing helps children learn about the world, express themselves and put ideas into words. Playing also helps children understand that spoken and written words stand for real things and emotions.
Storytimes for Babies and Young Children
Babies and young children enjoy songs, rhymes and playtime while building early reading skills. This is a great way to get to know other caregivers in your community
- Babies in Bloom - for babies from birth to 18 months.
- Toddler Time - for toddlers from 18 to 36 months.
- Preschool Storytime - for children from 3 to 5 years.
Upcoming Storytimes
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.
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!
Babies in Bloom
Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!
Family Storytime
Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.