Early Childhood

The Louisville Free Public Library is committed to supporting various early childhood initiatives that pave the way for learning at school and throughout life. What children learn in their first few years of life—and how they learn it—can have long-lasting effects on their success and health as children, teens, and adults.

Literacy Tip of the Week

Who? What? When? Where? How? For Babies

Author: Elena Selena
Author: Amy Matsushita Beal
Author: Abbey Wedgeworth
Author: Anna Franklin
Author: Kelly Ward Wills
Title: When?
Author: Leo Lionni
Author: Karen Katz
Author: Grace Lin
Author: Emma Dodd
Author: Katie Daynes

Mysteries to Solve

Author: Derek Mascarenhas
Author: Nyasha Williams
Author: DK Ryland
Author: Tjong Khing The
Author: Alex MacDonald
Author: Laura Bontje
Author: Joe Gatto
Author: Doug Cenko
Author: Susannah Lloyd
Author: Cédric Ramadier
Author: Lucas Zanotto

Find Storytimes at the Library

Find Storytimes at the Library

Storytime is an opportunity for children and families to bond over shared stories and songs, as well as engage in creative activities that reinforce a lifelong love of learning. Find a storytime near you.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge is a Library program that encourages all families and caregivers to read at least 1000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Build the skills for future school and life success in as little as 15 minutes a day.