Kindergarten Readiness
According to the Maryland 2023-2024 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Report, only 40% of children in Anne Arundel County demonstrate readiness for kindergarten. Kindergarten readiness, early literacy and community engagement have long been priorities at AACPL. Thanks to additional funding from Anne Arundel County, the library will be able to expand its kindergarten readiness program.
With two new vehicles and six additional staff, the library can bring its well-known school readiness programs to underserved communities.
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Upcoming Preschool Events
Bedtime Stories for Little Dinosaurs
Join us for a ROAR-some time with dinosaur themed stories and crafts!
Interactive fun with stories, activities, and games.
Open Mic Night: Coffee House Style
Bring your talent! Sing, dance, read a poem, play an instrument, show your art, or perform a skit for a library audience.
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.
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!
Babies in Bloom Storytimes are 15-20 minutes, followed by social time for caregivers and little ones.
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.
Resources for Preschoolers
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.
TumbleBooks
TumbleBooks provides a streaming collection of animated, talking picture books that children can read or have read to them.