Family Literacy Fun at Your Library

Discover all we have to offer for young readers! Our FREE programs and services promote early literacy and help bring the joy of reading to babies, toddlers and preschoolers.

Storytimes

Join the fun with stories, songs, puppets and learn early literacy tips. This beloved Library tradition features the five Simple Steps –Sing, Talk, Read, Write, & Play. These easy practices help prepare young learners for future success.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Read to your baby or child daily with the goal of 1,000 books before they start kindergarten. You can easily reach this goal in less than 3 years by reading just 1 book each night. Pick up a paper log at branches or log your reading using the free Beanstack app.

Ferst Readers of Muscogee County

Ferst Readers eliminates the key reason why parents do not read to their children by ensuring the availability of quality books in the home. Through this program, children are mailed one book per month from birth until five years of age — completely free of charge. Sign up at ferstreadersofmuscogeecounty.org.

Official Family Reading Log