This week’s children’s classes read books about hide-and-seek. They practiced counting and searching for hidden things. #CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

The “123 the Story is Coming to Me” program visited the children at Cornerstone Childcare Center this week. The kids practiced identifying animals throughout the books that were read. Thanks to the donation of a local anonymous sponsor, each book was given a book to share with their family. #CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

The “123 the Story is Coming to Me” program visited the pre-k students at Era Elementary. They learned about the library and read a book with rhyming words. Thanks to the donation from an anonymous sponsor, each child was given a book of their own to add to their home library. #CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

The first artwork display of the school year is here! Come in to see the creations featured from the Gainesville Head Start students! This artwork is on display at the library from Sept. 15 – Sept. 27, 2025.

The “123 the Story is Coming to Me” program visited the pre-k students at Era Elementary. They learned about the library and read a book with rhyming words. Thanks to the donation from an anonymous sponsor, each child was given a book of their own to add to their home library. #CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

The Pre-K 3 and Pre-K 4 kids got excited about the library last week. Mrs. Kim and the “123 the Story is Coming to Me” program made a school visit. They read stories about lost animals. Thanks to the donation of an anonymous sponsor, each child was given a book of their own to add to their home library. #CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

The kids at Lil Leopards Learning Centers (Ranchette) learned about the library this week with the “123 the Story is Coming to Me” program. Ms. Kim taught told them about the wonderful things at the library. They also enjoyed a book about colors. Each child was given a book of their own thanks to the donation from an anonymous sponsor. #123thestoryiscomingtome #CCLcommunityoutreach #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

The kids loved reading about the zoo this week. They also learned ASL signs for various animals, did a freeze dance, and improved their fine motor skills with a coloring page. #CCLchildrensclass #earlyliteracy #EducateEngageEnrich

The kids at Lil Leopards Learning Centers (Broadway) learned about the library last week with the “123 the Story is Coming to Me” program. Ms. Kim taught them there are books at the library for everybody! As examples she read a REALLY BIG BOOK, a book with very few words, and a book that you can sing. Each child was given a book of their own thanks to the donation … Read More

The kids at Kid Care Learning Center LLC received a visit from the library’s “123 the Story is Coming to Me” program. After exploring the library books with Ms. Kim, they decided they want to visit the library to look at books and play with toys! #CCLcommunityoutreach #123thestoryiscomingtome #EducateEngageEnrich