Kindergarten readiness, early literacy and community engagement have long been priorities at AACPL. With two new vehicles and six additional staff, the library can enhance its offerings by bringing its well-known school readiness programs to underserved communities and customers lacking transportation to the library.
Read the Maryland 2021-2022 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Report for our community's standings.
Events
Preschool Storytime
Children ages three to five (with caring adult) build the early literacy skills needed for school readiness through engaging books, songs and activities.
Babies in Bloom
Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Adultos Acompañantes: Los niños menores de los ocho (8) años deben estar acompañados por un adulto.
Learning Resources
ABCMouse (Home Access)
With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, this award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+).
ABCMouse (In-Library Access)
With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, this award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+).
Kanopy Kids
Kids streaming video from PBSKids, Highlights, Little Pim, and more. Checkouts from Kanopy Kids do not require Kanopy play credits.
Miss Humblebee's Academy
Gale Presents: Miss Humblebee’s Academy, an interactive, online preschool curriculum, is free through the library. It fosters early literacy skills in children ages 3 to 6—setting them up for success in kindergarten and beyond.
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks provides a streaming collection of animated, talking picture books that children can read or have read to them.