On Thursday 9/21, the library’s “1,2,3 The Story is Coming to Me” program visited the preschool classes at St. Mary’s Catholic School. They listened to stories about bedtime and learned all about the library. Each child was also given a book of their very own to share with their families. Thanks to Hector Flores, Modern Woodmen of America for sponsoring this program. #CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

This morning the “1,2,3 The Story is Coming to Me” program visited the classes at Sivells Bend Elementary. The kids learned about library resources and listened to books about fall. Thanks to Hector Flores, Modern Woodmen of America, each child was given a book of their very own to add to their home library. #earlyliteracy #123thestoryiscomingtome #earlyliteracy #CCLcommunityoutreach #EducateEngageEnrich

Yesterday was Talk Like a Pirate Dat! The kids practiced pirate lingo and did a pirate dance to prepare to board a pirate ship. Tuesday children’s classes are held every Tuesday at 10:30am and 2:30pm. #CCLchildrensclass #talklikeapirateday #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Gainesville Head Start‘s artwork is on display at the library from September 18 – September 30, 2023. Come in to see it! #CCLartworkdisplay #EducateEngageEnrich  

Today we celebrated International Dot Day. We read “The Dot” by Peter H. Reynolds and “Baby Shoes” by Dashka Slater. While reading “Baby Shoes,” we made an interactive drawing by coloring dots and splotches to follow along in the book. #earlyliteracy #internationaldotday #EducateEngageEnrich

Today the children’s classes sang and learned about the ABC’s. Using the book “EEK! : a Noisy Journey from A to Z” by Larios, Julie Hofstrand, kids practiced making noises with each letter. This is a great book for early speech development. #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

Gather round for story time at Chick-fil-A Gainesville (TX) (Gainesville, TX) each 2nd and 4th Monday. The Library co-hosted today. We read, sang, and made a shape craft. #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

On Tuesday, Ms. Kim read interactive books about apples. Participating in the library’s children’s class helps children gain a love of reading and language and social skills as they sing along to chants and songs throughout the program.   #earlyliteracy #CCLchildrensclass #EducateEngageEnrich

Tuesday’s topic in children’s class was “Opposites.” We used rhythm sticks to practice opposites such as loud vs quiet, and fast vs slow.   #earlyliteracy #CCLchildrensclass #EducateEngageEnrich

This morning the preschool kids read circle themed books while the school age kids read books about friendships. #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich