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Music & Movement Online
You will receive a link to join the class about an hour before it begins. This Music & Movement meets on Friday May 7th at 9:30 am.
Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups
What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this is the storytime for you! Sing, dance and MOVE in this fun, active program that builds reading skills.
What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #musicandmovement
ToddlerTime Online
You will receive a link to join the class about an hour before it begins. This ToddlerTime meets on Friday May 7th at 10:30 am.
Who’s it for? Toddlers ages 24-36 months and their favorite grownups. An adult must participate onscreen with their child at all times.
What will you do? Toddlers like to GO, GO, GO, so bring them to the online storytime that’s fast and fun. ToddlerTime has stories, songs and games that help beginning talkers.
What will your toddler learn? Toddlers are learning new words every day! Help them build their vocabulary with stories, songs and rhymes.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #toddlertime
Kindergarten Bootcamp Online
Is your child entering kindergarten in Fall 2021?
If so, join a Kindergarten Bootcamp Online brought to you by Phoenix Public Library! In Kindergarten Bootcamp you and your child will learn together the social, academic, and classroom skills needed for school success. This interactive series has two parts:
- A weekly pre-class video with instructions for adults and activities for adults and children to do together.
- A live WebEx class on the following dates at 11:15 am: April 9, 16, 23, 30, and May 7, 14, and 21.
Registration
Registration is required and by registering you agree to attend all 7 WebEx sessions. Fill in the registration questions on this page and we will email you with additional required registration information.
Supplies
All families will need to pick up a Kindergarten Bootcamp supply box from a Phoenix Public Library location. You will receive information about supply pick-up after you register.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov.
#kindergartenbootcamponline
Music & Movement Online
You will receive a link to join the class about an hour before it begins. This Music & Movement meets on Friday May 7th at 11:30 am.
Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups
What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this is the storytime for you! Sing, dance and MOVE in this fun, active program that builds reading skills.
What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #musicandmovement
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Kindergarten Bootcamp Online
Is your child entering kindergarten in Fall 2021?
If so, join a Kindergarten Bootcamp Online brought to you by Phoenix Public Library! In Kindergarten Bootcamp you and your child will learn together the social, academic, and classroom skills needed for school success. This interactive series has two parts:
- A weekly pre-class video with instructions for adults and activities for adults and children to do together.
- A live WebEx class on the following dates at 11:15 am: April 10, 17, 24 and May 1, 8, 15, and 22.
Registration
Registration is required and by registering you agree to attend all 7 WebEx sessions. Fill in the registration questions on this page and we will email you with additional required registration information.
Supplies
All families will need to pick up a Kindergarten Bootcamp supply box from a Phoenix Public Library location. You will receive information about supply pick-up after you register.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov.
#kindergartenbootcamponline
Music & Movement Online
You will receive a link to join the class about an hour before it begins. This Music & Movement meets on Saturday May 8th at 10:30 am.
Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups
What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this is the storytime for you! Sing, dance and MOVE in this fun, active program that builds reading skills.
What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #musicandmovement
Family Storytime Online
You will receive a link to join the class about an hour before it begins. This Family Storytime meets on Saturday May 8th at 11:30 am.
Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups. An adult must participate onscreen with their child at all times.
What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, online program that builds reading skills.
What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #familystorytime
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Kindergarten Bootcamp Online
Is your child entering kindergarten in Fall 2021?
If so, join a Kindergarten Bootcamp Online brought to you by Phoenix Public Library! In Kindergarten Bootcamp you and your child will learn together the social, academic, and classroom skills needed for school success. This interactive series has two parts:
- A weekly pre-class video with instructions for adults and activities for adults and children to do together.
- A live WebEx class on the following dates at 10:00 am: April 5, 12, 19, 26 and May 3, 10, and 17.
Registration
Registration is required and by registering you agree to attend all 7 WebEx sessions. Fill in the registration questions on this page and we will email you with additional required registration information.
Supplies
All families will need to pick up a Kindergarten Bootcamp supply box from a Phoenix Public Library location. You will receive information about supply pick-up after you register.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov.
#kindergartenbootcamponline
Bilingual Family Storytime Online/Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe
This Bilingual Family Storytime will meet on Monday May 10th at 10:30 am. You will receive a link to join the class about an hour before it begins.
Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups. An adult must participate onscreen with their child at all times.
What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, online program that builds reading skills.
What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Este Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe se reunirá en el 10 de mayo a las 10:30 am. Usted recibirá un correo electrónico una hora antes del programa con un link-enlace para unirse a la clase.
¿Para quién es? Niños, desde el nacimiento hasta la edad de cinco años acompañado de su adulto favorito.
¿Qué hará? Jugar, leer, cantar, y bailar con sus hijos en un programa en línea divertido y activo que ayuda al desarrollo de habilidades de la lectura.
¿Qué es lo que estará aprendiendo su hijo? A los niños que les encantan los libros y los cuentos se convierten en mejores lectores.
Las clases se reunirán en WebEx. WebEx es una plataforma de reuniones en línea cerrada y segura. Obtenga más información sobre el uso de WebEx haciendo clic aquí.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #familystorytime
La subvención de First Things First brinda apoyo a los programas de alfabetización temprana. First Things First acompaña a las familias y a las comunidades para darles a todos los niños de Arizona la oportunidad de llegar al kindergarten en buenas condiciones de salud y listos para el éxito. Para más información, ingrese a FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #familystorytime #bilingual
Family Storytime Online
You will receive a link to join the class about an hour before it begins. This Family Storytime meets on Monday May 10th at 11:30 am.
Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups. An adult must participate onscreen with their child at all times.
What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, online program that builds reading skills.
What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #familystorytime
Little Bytes Online
Little Bytes Online
Note that customers on the waiting list for any Little Bytes Online series will be given first priority for registration on any new series offerings.
ToddlerTime Online
You will receive a link to join the class about an hour before it begins.
Who’s it for? Toddlers ages 24-36 months and their favorite grownups. An adult must participate onscreen with their child at all times.
What will you do? Toddlers like to GO, GO, GO, so bring them to the online storytime that’s fast and fun. ToddlerTime has stories, songs and games that help beginning talkers.
What will your toddler learn? Toddlers are learning new words every day! Help them build their vocabulary with stories, songs and rhymes.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #toddlertime
BabyTime Online
This BabyTime program will meet on Tuesday May 11th at 9:30 am. Registration is required. You will receive an email about an hour before the program with a link to join class.
Who’s it for? Grownups who want to bond with their favorite 0-2 year old in a fun, supportive environment.
What will you do? In this live, online program, an instructor will lead you in rhymes and songs that you will do face-to-face with your child. An adult must participate onscreen with their child at all times.
What will you learn? You will learn activities to engage with your child in meaningful ways. When babies have quality interactions with a loving adult, they gain confidence to learn and grow.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #babytime
Music & Movement Online
You will receive a link to join the class about an hour before it begins. This Music & Movement meets on Tuesday May 11th at 10:30 am.
Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups
What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this is the storytime for you! Sing, dance and MOVE in this fun, active program that builds reading skills.
What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #musicandmovement
LENA Start Online
The LENA Start program is a 10-week workshop for parents/caregivers of babies between 0-33 months. You will use the LENA Talk Pedometer and LENA's Talking Tips to directly impact the growth in your baby’s brain.
To learn more, watch this video: What Families are Saying About LENA Start. Please note our classes will be meeting virtually. No childcare will be provided.
Classes
Each week you will:
- Learn about talk through a short video.
- Attend a live, online group session to talk about how to use the science and strategies presented.
- Use the LENA talk pedometer one day per week to count words your baby hears.
Registration
Classes are for adults only and will meet once a week for 10 weeks. Registration is required and by registering you agree to attend all 10 weeks of the series. Fill in the registration questions on this page and we will send you a link to complete the enrollment process.
Material Drop-Off and Pick-Up
Each week you will submit your LENA talk pedometer by either uploading it from your personal computer* OR returning it at one of the following library locations: Burton Barr Central Library, Agave, Cholla, Ironwood, Juniper or Palo Verde. You will receive a FREE book for your child each time you submit a talk pedometer.
*Your personal computer must meet certain technical requirements
This program is made possible by a grant from the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State and in partnership with First Things First early literacy programming.
Family Storytime Online
You will receive a link to join the class about an hour before it begins. This Family Storytime meets on Tuesday May 11th at 11:30 am.
Who’s it for? Children, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups. An adult must participate onscreen with their child at all times.
What will you do? Play, read, sing, and dance with your children in a fun, online program that builds reading skills.
What is your child learning? Children who love books and stories become better readers.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #familystorytime
Hacker Haven
- White paper and plant colored paper ( greens or yellows)
- Toothpicks, chopsticks, or small dowels
- Glue
- Scissors and/or wire cutters
- Sandpaper or concrete sidewalk to sand wooden dowels
- Straight edge or ruler
- Latex type gloves make everything less sticky
- Markers or sharpies to add fine details
Tools for School Online
This Tools for School program will meet on Tuesday May 11th at 4:15 pm. Registration is required. You will receive an email about an hour before the program begins with a link to join class.
Who’s it for? Children three to five years old and their favorite grownups. An adult must participate onscreen with their child at all times.
What will you do? In this live, online WebEx program, you and your child will get a head start on kindergarten! Share interactive books and activities that build kindergarten skills during the class and are easily practiced at home.
What will we learn? Learn kindergarten basics like letters, numbers, shapes, and colors. You and your child will also go beyond the basics to work on social and emotional skills that all children need for school.
Classes will meet on WebEx. WebEx is a closed, safe, online meeting platform. Learn more about using WebEx here.
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirstAZ.gov. #pplstorytime #toolsforschool
