Early literacy refers to the pre-reading and pre-writing skills a child should know before starting kindergarten. Every Child Ready to Read has defined 5 early literacy practices to help parents and caregivers nurture early literacy anytime, anywhere.
The 5 practices are:
Talk, Read, Sing, Write, Play
· Talk about the activity or book you are sharing with your child.
· Sing or make up songs while doing chores, building blocks, etc.
· Read books, magazines, road signs, and more with your child.
· Write the letters of the alphabet, create a story, or draw shapes.
· Play with words, books, or toys to reinforce your child’s early literacy skills.
What is S.T.E.A.M. or S.T.E.M. learning?
The acronym refers to 5 educational disciplines that children should experience:
• Science
• Technology
• Engineering
• Art (not a part of STEM learning)
• Mathematics
Why is it important?
Not only do children need early literacy skills to prepare them for future learning, they also need basic S.T.E.A.M. concepts to help them excel in school.
Basic S.T.E.A.M. concepts include, but are not limited to:
• Shapes
• Counting
• Using crayons, pencils, and markers
• Building with blocks
• Listening to music
• Talking about the weather
• Cooking
• And MUCH more
Visit Every Child Ready to Read, or click here for more early literacy resources.
12jan10:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt
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Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman.
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Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman. When finished, return your sheet to the children’s desk for a prize.
Geared to children in pre-K through 6th grade.
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
12jan5:00 p.m.6:00 p.m.Tissue Paper Snowflakes
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling the library at 419-899-4343. Visit Sherwood Branch Library on January 12 at 5:00PM and create
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Space is limited and registration is required. Register using the form below or by calling the library at 419-899-4343.
Visit Sherwood Branch Library on January 12 at 5:00PM and create beautiful snowflakes using tissue paper and CDs. Geared to school-aged children.
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Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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Krista Kirsch
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13jan10:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt
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Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman.
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Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman. When finished, return your sheet to the children’s desk for a prize.
Geared to children in pre-K through 6th grade.
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Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
14jan10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt
Event Details
Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman.
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Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman. When finished, return your sheet to the children’s desk for a prize.
Geared to children in pre-K through 6th grade.
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
15jan10:00 a.m.7:30 p.m.Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt
Event Details
Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman.
Event Details
Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman. When finished, return your sheet to the children’s desk for a prize.
Geared to children in pre-K through 6th grade.
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
16jan10:00 a.m.5:00 p.m.Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt
Event Details
Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman.
Event Details
Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman. When finished, return your sheet to the children’s desk for a prize.
Geared to children in pre-K through 6th grade.
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
17jan10:00 a.m.12:00 p.m.PlayDough Party
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All ages are invited to join us for a PlayDough Party at Sherwood Branch Library from 10AM-noon on the following dates: January 17, March 21, and May 16. No registration
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All ages are invited to join us for a PlayDough Party at Sherwood Branch Library from 10AM-noon on the following dates: January 17, March 21, and May 16. No registration is needed. Let’s get creative!
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Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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17jan10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.Snowman Scramble Scavenger Hunt
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Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman.
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Visit the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours January 12-17 for our Snowman Scramble scavenger hunt! Find the hidden items & clothing needed to “build” your snowman. When finished, return your sheet to the children’s desk for a prize.
Geared to children in pre-K through 6th grade.
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
20jan11:00 a.m.Dragons Are Everywhere: Storyshare with NOCAC Head Start
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Head Start teachers Heidi & Gerri will be taking us on a dragon adventure! Meet their special dragon friend, enjoy a story & other activities on January 20 beginning at
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Head Start teachers Heidi & Gerri will be taking us on a dragon adventure! Meet their special dragon friend, enjoy a story & other activities on January 20 beginning at 11AM in the Nellie Gary Reading Room at Defiance Public Library.
This program is geared to ages 2-6 and no registration is needed.
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Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
Organizer
22jan5:30 p.m.6:30 p.m.Watercolor Snowman Painting
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling 419-899-4343. This free craft class is geared to preschoolers and school-aged children. Visit Sherwood Branch Library
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Space is limited and registration is required! Register using the form below, or by calling 419-899-4343. This free craft class is geared to preschoolers and school-aged children.
Visit Sherwood Branch Library on Thursday, January 22, from 5:30-6:30PM to paint and decorate a snowman using watercolors, glue, and beads. Your design will make even Olaf proud!
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Sherwood Branch Library
117 N. Harrison Street
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02feb5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Family Storytime
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Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM. Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, &
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Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM.
Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, & Romp and Storytime sessions into a shorter program perfect for busy families!
We will meet in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is required.
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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03feb10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
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Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and
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Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and toddlers (ages 0-2).
Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow on the same days, from 11:00-11:30AM)
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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03feb11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime
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Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.Storytime will take place
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.
Storytime will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Read, Rhyme, and Romp for ages 0-2 will take place immediately before Storytime on the same days, from 10:30-11:00AM.)
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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07feb10:00 a.m.1:00 p.m.Take Your Child to the Library Day
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The first Saturday in February is Take Your Child to the Library Day! Celebrate this year by visiting the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours (10AM-1PM) and
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The first Saturday in February is Take Your Child to the Library Day! Celebrate this year by visiting the Children’s Department at Defiance Public Library during open hours (10AM-1PM) and letting your child spin our prize wheel (1 spin per child).
Kids can also decorate their very own library card holder any time between 10:30AM and noon, while supplies last.
Geared to children from birth to grade 6.
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Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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09feb5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Family Storytime
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Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM. Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, &
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM.
Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, & Romp and Storytime sessions into a shorter program perfect for busy families!
We will meet in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is required.
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10feb10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and toddlers (ages 0-2).
Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow on the same days, from 11:00-11:30AM)
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10feb11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.Storytime will take place
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.
Storytime will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Read, Rhyme, and Romp for ages 0-2 will take place immediately before Storytime on the same days, from 10:30-11:00AM.)
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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16feb5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Family Storytime
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM. Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, &
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM.
Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, & Romp and Storytime sessions into a shorter program perfect for busy families!
We will meet in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is required.
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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17feb10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and toddlers (ages 0-2).
Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow on the same days, from 11:00-11:30AM)
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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17feb11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.Storytime will take place
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.
Storytime will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Read, Rhyme, and Romp for ages 0-2 will take place immediately before Storytime on the same days, from 10:30-11:00AM.)
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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02mar5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Family Storytime
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM. Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, &
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM.
Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, & Romp and Storytime sessions into a shorter program perfect for busy families!
We will meet in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is required.
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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03mar10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and toddlers (ages 0-2).
Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow on the same days, from 11:00-11:30AM)
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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03mar11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.Storytime will take place
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.
Storytime will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Read, Rhyme, and Romp for ages 0-2 will take place immediately before Storytime on the same days, from 10:30-11:00AM.)
Time
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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07mar10:30 a.m.12:00 p.m.Lego Adventures
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Join us at Defiance Public Library on March 7 and May 2 from 10:30AM-noon for LEGO Adventures! This special Saturday event invites kids to get creative—tackle fun building challenges or
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Join us at Defiance Public Library on March 7 and May 2 from 10:30AM-noon for LEGO Adventures! This special Saturday event invites kids to get creative—tackle fun building challenges or let your imagination run wild with free building. Drop in and build with us! Geared to children in pre-K through grade 6. No registration is needed.
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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09mar5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Family Storytime
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM. Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, &
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM.
Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, & Romp and Storytime sessions into a shorter program perfect for busy families!
We will meet in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is required.
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10mar10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and toddlers (ages 0-2).
Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow on the same days, from 11:00-11:30AM)
Time
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Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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10mar11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.Storytime will take place
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.
Storytime will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Read, Rhyme, and Romp for ages 0-2 will take place immediately before Storytime on the same days, from 10:30-11:00AM.)
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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16mar5:30 p.m.6:00 p.m.Family Storytime
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM. Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, &
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Monday from Jan. 26 through March 30 for Family Storytime from 5:30-6:00PM.
Family Storytime is geared to ages 0-6 and combines Tuesday’s Read, Rhyme, & Romp and Storytime sessions into a shorter program perfect for busy families!
We will meet in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is required.
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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17mar10:30 a.m.11:00 a.m.Read, Rhyme, & Romp
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 10:30-11:00AM for Read, Rhyme, and Romp, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for babies and toddlers (ages 0-2).
Read, Rhyme, and Romp will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Storytime for ages 2-6 will immediately follow on the same days, from 11:00-11:30AM)
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.
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17mar11:00 a.m.11:30 a.m.Storytime
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.Storytime will take place
Event Details
Visit Defiance Public Library every Tuesday from Jan. 27 to March 31 from 11:00-11:30AM for Storytime, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes promoting early literacy for ages 2-6.
Storytime will take place in the Nellie Gary Reading Room. No registration is needed.
Dates: Jan. 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24; March 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
(Read, Rhyme, and Romp for ages 0-2 will take place immediately before Storytime on the same days, from 10:30-11:00AM.)
Time
Location
Defiance Public Library
320 Fort St.