Kids

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We introduce children to stories, to each other, and to the world. Storytimes cultivate curiosity, build imaginations and bolster early literacy skills. This helps kids grow into lifelong learners. We do this by living and modeling our mantra: ‘Write, talk, read, sing and play EVERY day!’

1000 Books Before Kindergarten!

How to Participate

- Visit the Library

- Pick up a NH 1000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN canvas tote bag, filled with a tally sheet, a bookmark, and the book, Read to your Bunny by Rosemary Wells.

- Check out books or read books at home. We also have ten filled book bags with five fun, colorful, and playful boardbooks contained in easy “to-go” red bags on our red table as you enter the Children’s Area.

- Fill out the Reading tall Sheets–keep at home or turn in for a prize

REPEAT!

Special thanks to the Friends of the Peterborough Town Library and The Toadstool Bookshop for purchasing the Read to Your Bunny books. The NH 1000 Books Before Kindergarten initiative is sponsored by CHILIS and the NH State Library, and supported by the Center for the Book at the NH State Library, the NH Academy of Family Physicians, and NH Family Voices.

Online Resources for Families

eBooks for kids!

Libby is a great app to download eBooks. There is a growing collection of children’s books and with the read aloud feature, kids can read along and see the text as they listen to the story.

Space and Toys

Talk, read, sing, and play at the library. We have learning toys, puzzles, and building blocks to inspire your little ones!

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