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.
After-School xSTREAM Reading Lab
APL and Sul Ross State University have teamed up to offer an after-school xSTREAM reading program for children in PreK-4th grade. This exciting new program is free, bilingual, and uses an online format. Click the link below for all the details and registration. We look forward to seeing you!
Plot Your Way to a Raspberry Pi!
This past summer, the Alpine Public Library was awarded a grant from the Texas Book Festival to enhance the junior fiction and young adult collections. Included in this grant is an opportunity for tri-county students in grades 5-7 to earn a Raspberry Pi by making a model of a plot diagram. Please visit our YouTube page and watch the video “Plot your Way to a Raspberry Pi!” for details. To access YouTube, scroll to the bottom of the home page and click the “A” on the YouTube section.
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 Early 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!