On Saturday, February 1, Hamilton East Public Library will join other libraries across the country in celebrating national Take Your Child to the Library Day! As essential connectors in their communities, this day encourages parents and caregivers to visit their local library and check out all they have to offer!
At both HEPL locations, we will have activities for families to do together. Special scavenger hunts, photo ops, themed book bundles, and giveaways will be available on this special Saturday during normal business hours.
The library is a great place to find books to help boost your child’s early literacy skills and set them up for success in all aspects of learning. Here are some tips from Reading Rockets for reading aloud:
- Choose books that are appropriate for your child’s age and interests
- Allow your child to choose books that interest them-especially as they get older
- Make your read-alouds interactive and fun
- Talk about the pictures as you read
- Build vocabulary by focusing on and talking about new words
- Connect the story to your child’s world
- Ask questions about the story and encourage your child to ask what they are wondering about
- Make reading aloud a regular part of your routine – just 15 minutes each day can make a big difference in raising a reader
If you need any suggestions for great books to read aloud for all ages, our friendly Librarians are always here to help! We love making recommendations and talking to patrons about our favorite books.
During your visit, use #TakeYourChildToTheLibrary and tag @hamiltoneastpl on social media to celebrate your visit to the library!