Cooking with a Croc is a program designed to unite children and their parents in a fun and creative cooking experience. Utilizing the Talking is Teaching method, you and your children will have the opportunity to cook together while incorporating reading and communication skills. This is an eight-week pilot...
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Great Start Livingston is a proud partner of Talking is Teaching Livingston. Talking is Teaching – Talk, Read, Sing launched in the fall of 2018 supported by The Community Foundation for Livingston County and the Livingston Educational Service Agency. The campaign is designed to reinforce the overarching goal that...
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Promote Readiness, Literacy, and Inclusion Through Active Music Play FY24 – Jim Gill Workshop Flyer by Account, GSL
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The libraries in Livingston County are special places for families to gather. There is no shortage of FREE fun to be found there, either, from special events to weekly story times. A few of our libraries chimed in to share some great things they are offering this holiday season...
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There has been great response to the permanent reading trails that have been placed in communities around Livingston County. Currently, there are permanent reading trails in Hartland Settlers Park, Fowlerville Rotary Mile and Genoa Township Hall Walking Trail. Visitors have the opportunity to learn and enjoy reading outdoors in...
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The Highlander Reading Express will be hitting the road again and running a weekly route all summer long. Each week The Highlander Reading Express will visit areas around our community to promote summer reading. Through this initiative, we hope to increase excitement for reading, maintain student achievement levels, and reduce summer...
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Come pick out a free book from Pinckney Community Schools!
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Right from birth, babies are listening, looking, and learning. The first few years set the stage for the rest of a child’s life. Find and enjoy everyday moments when you can talk, sing, read, and play with your child. Spend time together while you read aloud to help create...
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The Brighton District Library has launched the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program for children, ages 0-5, in an effort to help with early literacy skills. The program is free and encourages kids to reach the goal of reading 1,000 books before their first day of kindergarten. According to the...
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LANSING, Mich. – Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed March is Reading Month in Michigan. Throughout the month of March, people of all ages are encouraged to promote the importance of reading and parents are asked to explore the fun of reading with their children. “This month, we are reminded of the crucial role reading plays in our lives from stimulating our...
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Kids, families, and friends are invited to Family Fun Day: Celebrate Early Childhood on Saturday, March 11 from 10:15 – 11:15am at 2/42 Church, 7526 Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI. Enjoy an interactive music concert with Beverly Meyer – The Music Lady at 10:30am. Meyer will have everyone up...
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With more than 125,000 Little Free Libraries in all 50 U.S. states and 112 countries, the new app makes it easier than ever to access books! The Little Free Library app is available for download now on iOS and Android devices.The free app makes it simple for users to...
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It is time for Summer Reading Programs and activities! Summer Reading Programs are easy, fun and for all ages! All of our county libraries have fun events planned this summer. The libraries provide free/low-cost activities for children and families. Summer Reading programs encourage children to read and help develop...
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Right from birth, babies are listening, looking, and learning. The first few years set the stage for the rest of a child’s life. Find and enjoy everyday moments when you can talk, sing, read, and play with your child. Spend time together while you read aloud to help create...
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CONTACT: Margaret Vergith Media Relations Coordinator mrvergith@brightonlibrary.info A Scavenger Hunt That Helps Build Early Literacy Skills Brighton, MI – February 18 – Families are invited to the fourth annual Family Fun Event. Join the excitement by participating in a lively outdoor scavenger hunt, March 1 through March 12. Designed...
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