Baby and Toddler Storytime: Overview

The Public Library Albuquerque Bernalillo County wants every child in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County to develop a life-long love of reading and learning. Children who are strong readers have a much greater chance of success at school, and research shows that children get ready to read years before they start school. ^[1][2]

Early Literacy is everything that a child know about reading before actually learning how to read. To help children and families develop critical Early Literacy skills, the Library has adopted Every Child Ready to Read®, an early childhood literacy program developed by the American Library Association. All of our weekly Storytimes incorporate elements of the Every Child Ready to Read® program, which you can practice at home on your own.

We also have one-hour long Every Child Ready to Read® workshops that provide parents, grandparents, and caregivers tips on how to give young children a head start on a life of learning. Come learn how you can help your child develop Early Literacy skills through Talking, Reading Writing, Singing, and Playing . . . simple activities you probably do already! Guaranteed to be fun! Great free handouts! The Every Child Ready to Read® workshops take place at various locations throughout the City of Albuquerque. If you are interested in the program,  please contact your local branch library or look for an upcoming event in the list below.

[1] National Research Council. 1998. Preventing reading difficulties in young children.
    Washington, DC: National Academy Press.

[2] National Research Council. 2000. From neurons to neighborhoods: The science of early childhood development.
    Washington, DC: National Academy Press.