Lancaster County’s public libraries will participate in the 11th annual One Book, Every Young Child statewide early learning initiative, to highlight both the importance of early literacy development in preschoolers, ages 3-6 years and specifically the vital role that adults have fostering that development. The initiative is a collaborative effort of Pennsylvania public libraries, museums, early childcare centers and other youth-oriented associations in the Commonwealth. This year’s book selection is Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story written and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand.
About the 2016 Book Selection: Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story
They’re off! Sam is the best race-car driver in history – he is number one at every race! But when his best friend, Maggie, shows that she has racing talent of her own, Sam doesn’t know how to handle coming in second place. Will he learn what it truly means to be a winner?
Multiple copies of the book will be available for checkout at Lancaster County public libraries and the bookmobile.
During the months of April and May, public libraries around the county will host special “Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story” story time celebrations that will incorporate reading the selected book along with themed-related concepts and activities and other teaching tools to stretch children’s exploration and learning.
Kite Day Story Times/Traveling Trunk Programs @ Public Libraries
Here’s a list of scheduled events celebrating early literacy; libraries may require registration, please contact your local public library for more information.
Tuesday, March 29 at 10:30 am
Lancaster Public Library
Wednesday, April 6 at 10:30 am
Moores Memorial Library (Christiana)
Thursday, April 7 at 10:00 am
Manheim Community Library
Tuesday, April 12 at 10:00 am (Toddler) and 11:00 am (Preschool)
Ephrata Public Library
Tuesday, April 12 at 10:30 am
Eastern Lancaster County Library (New Holland)
Wednesday, April 13 at 11:00 am
Pequea Valley Public Library
Thursday, April 14 at 10:30 am
Salisbury Township Branch Library (Gap)
Friday, April 15 at 10:30 am
Manheim Township Public Library
Tuesday, April 19 at 10:30 am
Lancaster Public Library East – Leola Branch
Wednesday, April 20 at 10:30 am
Milanof-Schock Library (Mount Joy)
Thursday, April 21 at 10:15 am
Lancaster Public Library West – Mountville Branch
Thursday, April 21 at 10:30 am
Milanof Schock Library (Mount Joy)
Tuesday, April 26 at 10:30 am
Strasburg-Heisler Library
Wednesday, April 27 at 10:30 am
Strasburg-Heisler Library
Wednesday, April 27 at 6:30 pm
Lititz Public Library
Thursday, April 28 at 10:00 am
Lititz Public Library
Friday, April 29 at 9:30 am (Toddler) and 10:15 am (Babygarten)
Strasburg-Heisler Library
Saturday, April 30 at 10:30 am
Quarryville Library
Tuesday, May 3 at 10:00 am (Preschool)
Adamstown Area Library
Wednesday, May 4 at 10:00 am (Preschool)
Adamstown Area Library
Thurs., May 5 at 10:30 am (Toddler)
Adamstown Area Library
Monday, May 9 at 10:30 am
Columbia Public Library
For a complete list of Will Hillenbrand’s books, visit
http://www.willhillenbrand.com/
For more information about the One Book, Every Young Child early learning initiative visit: www.paonebook.org
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