Kindergarten Readiness

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 2022-2023 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Report for our community's standings.

Events

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies in Bloom

10:15am - 11:00am
Busch Annapolis Library
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Busch Annapolis - Community Meeting Room B (Small Side)
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:
A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers, designed so the baby will be in their caregiver’s lap.  We will include a 20 minute free playtime at the end. ...
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "All" group.

Tape Town!

10:30am - 11:00am
Severn Library
Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), All
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:
Come explore our mini Tape Town at Severn library! Children and caregivers are invited to join in exploration and play in our miniature town, drive our matchbox cars through Tape Town and explore the sights. Learn and talk about daily routines, the w...
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies at Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater Library
Library Branch: Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies at Play

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) may enjoy books, music and a variety of developmentally appropriate toys during this hour of unstructured social time.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Baby Explores Sensory Stations

10:30am - 11:30am
Linthicum Library
Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Babies (birth to 18 months) will explore various sensory stations and learn through play. Please wear clothing that is mess friendly. ...
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies in Bloom

11:00am - 11:30am
Mountain Road Library
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

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!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Music and Movement

10:00am - 10:30am
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Music & Movement

Sing, chant, play instruments and dance while exploring sounds, rhythms and patterns that make up our language.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Family Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:
Families with young children enjoy a variety of stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Las familias con niños pequeños disfrutan de una variedad de historias, canciones, rimas y actividades de movimien...
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Saturday Storytime Surprise

11:00am - 12:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events
Event Details:
Enjoy a different surprise storytime every week. Will there be a craft? Music? Dragons? Unicorns? Whatever the theme, families with little ones are sure to have a lot of fun! ...

Learning Resources

ABCMouse (Home Access)

A smiling cartoon mouse in a graduation cap and holding a diploma

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+).

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ABCMouse (In-Library Access)

ABCMouse.com

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+).

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Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids

Kids streaming video from PBSKids, Highlights, Little Pim, and more. Checkouts from Kanopy Kids do not require Kanopy play credits.

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TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks provides a streaming collection of animated, talking picture books that children can read or have read to them.

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Kindergarten Readiness