Storytimes help foster a lifelong love of books and reading in children. Storytime is not only fun for children, but also informative and engaging for the adults who attend with them. Different storytimes focus on different age groups, but every storytime helps children and caretakers bond by participating in healthy, enriching activities together. Joining storytime is a fun way to introduce children to the Library and to teach Early Literacy Skills. We also incorporate words and songs in Spanish when our storyteller is bilingual.
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It’s never too early to start reading with your little ones. The Santa Barbara Public Library invites children ages 0-5 and their families to join the free "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Program". By reading just one book a night, families can reach the 1,000-book goal and ensure that children begin life with essential pre-reading skills.
Research shows that children introduced to reading early on tend to read earlier and excel in school compared to children who are not exposed to language and books at a young age. Children who are read to improve their vocabulary, listening and language skills, and have increased attention spans. Children also develop positive associations with reading when spending quality time with parents or caregivers as they read.
Reading Log 1 books 1-100 |
Reading Log 2 books 101-200 |
Reading Log 3 books 201-300 |
Reading Log 4 books 301-400 |
Reading Log 5 books 401-500 |
Reading Log 6 books 501-600 |
Reading Log 7 books 601-700 |
Reading Log 8 books 701-800 |
Reading Log 9 books 801-900 |
Reading Log 10 books 901-1000 |
Registro 1 libros 1-100 |
Registro 2 libros 101-200 |
Registro 3 libros 201-300 |
Registro 4 libros 301-400 |
Registro 5 libros 401-500 |
Registro 6 libros 501-600 |
Registro 7 libros 601-700 |
Registro 8 libros 701-800 |
Registro 9 libros 801-900 |
Registro 10 libros 901-1000 |