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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

The Daily Life of a Toddler

Title: My Clothes And Things
Author: Liesbet Slegers
Title: Mommies On The Bus
Author: Hannah Eliot
Title: Preschool
Title: Let's Make Music
Author: Alexandra Penfold
Title: Play Outside With Me
Author: Kat Chen
Title: Mealtime
Author: Alice Le Hénand
Title: Let's Get This Potty Started
Author: Rose Rossner
Title: Brushy Brush!
Author: Andrea Posner Sanchez
Title: Bed! Bed! Bed!
Author: Douglas Florian

Vacation

Title: Vacation : Three-and-a-half Stories
Author: Ame Dyckman
Title: Camping With Lily And Milo
Author: Pauline Oud
Title: On This Airplane
Author: Lourdes Heuer
Title: Road Trip! : A Whiskers Hollow Adventure
Author: Steve Light
Title: Pig The Tourist
Author: Aaron Blabey
Title: Bunny's Staycation
Author: Lori Richmond
Title: I Like Trains
Author: Daisy Hirst
Title: Tabitha And Fritz Trade Places
Author: Katie Frawley
Title: Hot Dog
Author: Doug Salati
Title: Max And Marla Are Going On A Trip
Author: Alexandra Boiger
Title: Big Bear And Little Bear Go Fishing
Author: Amy Hest
Title: Bearplane!
Author: Deborah Underwood

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.