Little Readers (ages birth-5)

You want your child to have all the tools they need to start school. Here’s the toolbox! Let’s start with a story that your child will love, and add music, get everyone up and moving and sprinkle in other fun to make it all stick. We’re saving a spot for you!

Here is the list of this month’s books:

April 28 – May 3 
Theme: Bees 
Featured Books: Bee Dance by Rick Chrustowski and The Hidden Rainbow by Christie Matheson  

May 5 – 10 
Theme: Love & Celebration (Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month) 
Featured Books: Thread of Love by Kabir Sehgal & Surishtha Sehgal and The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk by Kabir Sehgal & Surishtha Sehgal 

May 12 – 17 
Theme: Food (Jewish American Heritage Month) 
Featured Books: Challah Day! by Charlotte Offsay and 1, 2, 3, Nosh With Me! by Micah and Joshua Siva 

May 19 – 24 
Theme: Jazz 
Featured Books: This Jazz Man by Karen Ehrhardt and The Band in Our Basement by Kelly J Baptist OR Jazz Baby by Lisa Wheeler 

May 26 – 31 (All library locations closed May 26th for Memorial Day) 
Theme: Beach 
Featured Books: Today is a Beach Day by Nancy Viau and Sandy Feet! Whose Feet?: Footprints at the Shore by Susan Wood 

Attendance is limited and is first-come first-served. Please arrive early to check in. Check in starts 30 minutes prior to the start of the program. Late entry will not be permitted after 15 minutes past the program’s start time.

This program is intended for youth participants and their families. Large groups or organizations should send program requests to jplyouthservices@coj.net two days prior to the program. All requests may not be accommodated.

Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, accommodations for persons with disabilities are available upon request. Please allow 1–2 business days to process. Last-minute requests will be accepted, but may not be possible to fulfill. Please ask for Learning Services at 255-2665 or email JPLprograms@coj.net. 

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