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Music & Lyrics Songs During Storytime. Written by Kim Roberts, Youth Librarian, Central Ridge Library

Music & Lyrics: Songs During Storytime

“Baby Shark, doo-doo doo-doo doo-doo, Baby Shark…etc.” That song has circled the globe and infiltrated the ears and minds of millions. And now, it will be stuck in your head all day – you’re welcome. Believe it or not, “Baby Shark,” is a good thing, because music promotes early literacy....

Why Storytime is Important

Why Storytime is Important

Storytime teaches children important preliteracy skills when we read, sing, talk, and play together. Even something as seemingly simple as how pages turn and how we read from left to right, children learn from observations they make about their world.  Librarians in story time have the unique ability to model...

Read it, Baby!

Read it, Baby!

0-3 months: Right now, babies are picking up the rhythms and sounds of language and absorbing so much! You don’t need to just read baby books at this age, as newborn babies are getting more from the rhythm and hearing you speak. Consider reading short books aloud or even reading...

Citrus Libraries Upcoming Kids Programs November 2021

Kids Programming November 2021

Get the latest info on programs happening just for kids at your Citrus library through our monthly newsletter. Check out what's featured for Kids Programming November 2021, at your Citrus Library. Be Thankful Crafts Gobble, Gobble, Gobble! Celebrate Thanksgiving and join us as we make a variety of crafts for the holiday. Saturday...