Programs

Creating Young Readers

Early Literacy

It's never too early to think about literacy. Research on infant brain development shows that a child’s experience in the early years directly impacts later development and learning. With strong literacy skills, children can go further and succeed in school, find employment, obtain a higher income and live a happier life. Early literacy is everything children know about reading and writing before they can do it themselves.

Daily activities that increase literacy include:

  1. Reading - Read once a day even if it is only for a few minutes and reading a families favorite title that will deepen your child's understanding.
  2. Talking - Speak using your home language as this will be foundation needed to learn other languages and do not forget to speak slowly so your child can hear all the sounds.
  3. Play - Play can help children understand written words, develop language skills and gives them the opportunity to act out real life situations.
  4. Singing - Singing not only can sooth your child but develops listening skills, allows one to hear different parts of the word and your child will love hearing your voice.
  5. Write - When your child writes, draws, or forms letters ask them questions and ensure to make the task easy by providing thicker markers and paper. Explore other avenues to create letters such as sidewalk chalk, playing in the sand and even ketchup on a plate.

Preschool Programs

Rhyme Time

This free partner program between the Lac La Biche County Libraries and FCSS Young Family Connections is designed for ages 0 to 5 and they must be accompanied by a caregiver. Sessions are held in the Wild Rose Room at the main branch. Call 780-623-7467 for more details. No registration required.

Rattle and Chat

This free partner program between Lac La Biche County Libraries, Alberta Health Services, and FCSS Young Family Connections is especially designed for ages 0-17 months. Sessions are held in the Wild Rose Room at the main branch. Call 780-623-7467 for more details. No registration required.

Evening Rhyme and Storytime

Join Lac La Biche County Libraries along with FCSS Young Family Connections for a new multi-generational program similar to our successful Rhyme Time. This offering will be held in the Wild Rose Room at the main branch. Call 780-623-7467 for more details. No registration required.

For the current dates and times for these programs see our events calendar.

1,000 Books Reading Challenge

One thousand books? That seems like way too many, right? Not at all. You got this!It doesn't matter if your child is three, or just three months - there's no better time to start than now! 

Reading helps build social and emotional skills, sparks creativity and imagination, promotes bonding, and helps kids do well overall in school. Take that motivation, open one book, and get started. And remember, 1000 is just a number. The goal is to work reading aloud into your regular routine, and let the magic of stories do the rest. 

This is the digital companion challenge for the 1,000 Books Badge Book. No book? No problem! Log each time you read a book and complete activities to earn awesome badges.

Sign up for an account at https://llbcl.beanstack.org/.

Happy reading! 

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