In accordance with our mission, the Alpine Public Library regularly offers programs that connect our diverse and geographically remote communities with information resources to encourage literacy and promote lifelong learning.
Leaves to Leaves: A Community Reading Challenge! Begins on September 8th, 2020
Join us for “Leaves to Leaves” a community reading program for ALL ages sponsored by Morrison True Value. The goal is to read a total of 700 books as a community between September 8th and December 8th. If we succeed, a tree will be donated to the library. Start reading now! Register for the program beginning on September 15th at: alpinepubliclibrary.bookpoints.org
Round Robin Reading Pods
Have fun with friends and make some new ones at this after-school reading program. Meet weekly for shared reading and discussion, phonics games, writing adventures, and vocabulary escapades. Contact Mary Beth at kids@alpinepubliclibrary.org to receive a Zoom link. Begins September 22:
First Grade Pod: Tuesdays, 4:30-5:15
Second Grade Pod: Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15
Third Grade Pod: Thursdays, 4:30-5:15
Fourth Grade Pod: Fridays, 4:30-5:15
Seesaw: Enrichment for Emergent and Beginning Readers
Let’s Seesaw together this fall! Seesaw is an engaging digital platform that promotes literacy and learning with steady interactions from the children’s librarian. Great for kids in preschool through second grade. For more information, please email kids@alpinepubliclibrary.org
Literacy Packets
Literacy Packets: Themed, literacy-based packets for toddlers-6th grade include craft projects, book suggestions, vocabulary practice, and reading response activities. Pick them up at curb-side service. Themes will change every few weeks.
Toddler–Aerobics and Story Time
Get ready to dance, sing, stretch, and read!
Every Thursday morning from 10:30-11:15 am per Zoom. Send an email to kids@alpinepubliclibrary.org to receive a link. Ages 0–6.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Get all the information and materials you need to meet the goal of reading 1000 books to your child before the age of 5.
Packets are available at the front desk. Yes, you can do it!