Kindergarten Readiness
According to the Maryland 2021-2022 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Report, only 40% of children in Anne Arundel County demonstrate readiness for kindergarten. Kindergarten readiness, early literacy and community engagement have long been priorities at AACPL. Thanks to additional funding from Anne Arundel County, the library will be able to expand its kindergarten readiness program.
With two new vehicles and six additional staff, the library can bring its well-known school readiness programs to underserved communities.
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Upcoming Preschool Events
Music and Movement
Music & Movement
Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.
Family Storytime
Family Storytime
Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.
Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. We'll shake our sillies out in the fresh air! But don't worry, we'll move inside if the weather is bad.
Family Storytime
Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.
Young Kids at Play
Young children and their grown-ups are invited to play with toys, meet new friends, and explore the new library while learning about upcoming storytimes and programs.
Bibliobop Dance Party
Come and join us for some dance and music fun! Bibliobop is a program that will get your preschoolers movin' and groovin' through songs, basic movement and a storytime book.
Resources for Preschoolers
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.