Move n’ Play
Little ones will have fun making new friends as they engage in gross and fine motor play activities. Drop in.
Bright Beginnings Kits - Designed for baby and caregiver, these kits contain board books, toys, instruments, and a parenting book.
Early Learning Kits - Each backpack includes: picture books, music, activities, puzzles or puppets, and more! All based on a theme.
Big Books - Picture books enlarged for classroom reading or large-scale events.
Puzzles - Simple puzzles especially designed for ages 0-6.
Puppets - Collection of puppets for the classroom or at home use.
Games and Toys - Search our catalog or click this link for Games and Toys to checkout and use at home.
Wonderbooks-English - Ready-to-play picture books with audio! Kids will press play to read along with their favorite books and then switch to learning mode for literacy learning and fun.
Playaway Views and Launchpads - Pre-loaded technology with content especially for ages 3-6.
Books
Booklists - Check out our themed lists under the "Best for Birth-Kindergarten" category for librarian-recommended materials.
Good Reads - Need some book suggestions? Fill out this form, and our KidSpace staff will curate a list of book titles for you.
Learning at Home
Homeschooling Resources - Resources to help get started with homeschooling, links to local resources, and tools to help select curriculum.
Learning at Home Activities - Enjoy these learning at home resources curated by KidSpace staff.
Tutor.com - Free live virtual tutoring help.
E-Learning and Databases
LOTE4Kids - An online database of digital picture books in World Languages, that helps libraries to engage multilingual families in their communities, while allowing kids to enjoy books and learn language through the magic of storytelling.
Pebble Go - Learn about animals, science, biographies, and social studies (English & Spanish).
TumbleBooks - The TumbleBook Library is a collection of TumbleBooks, TumblePuzzles, and TumbleQuizzes.
TumbleMath - Collection of math picture books.
Scholastic Teachables - Printable activities, skill sheet workbooks, and more to help support PreK-8th grade curriculum (English & Spanish).
CloudLibrary - An eBook resource for Gail Borden library card holders. The check out period for materials is 21 days.
Hoopla - An online resource for Gail Borden library card holders to access thousands of movies, CDs, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and television programs.
Freegal - An application that allows Gail Borden library card holders to download and stream music.
PressReader - A resource for online magazines and newspapers.
Crafts
If You Take a Mouse to School Paper Bag Puppet
Scavenger Hunts
DIY Storytimes
Screen-Free Activities
STEAM Activities
Coloring Sheets
Storytime Schedule for School Year
- Fall Storytimes
6 weeks
- Winter Storytimes
6 weeks
- Spring Storytimes
6 weeks
Programs for Ages 0-6
1,2,3, Go!
Families are invited to drop in and share stories, rhymes and musical activities together in this interactive storytime.
Story Mix for Birth - 6
Drop in for an interactive storytime aimed at birth through 6 years old.
Family Storytime
Join us for fun stories and crafts for families to enjoy together. Drop in.
Bounce & Rhyme Storytime
Dive in for stories, rhymes and songs in this interactive storytime. Please register.
Budding Bookworms Preschool Storytime
Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs and activities. Please register.
To register and/or find more programs, view the Event Calendar.
Special Programs
Resources for Ages 0-6
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Visiting the Library
Resources for Students and Parents
24/7 Homework Help - Visit the Gail Borden Public Library databases page for encyclopedias, ebooks, movies, and language education resources.
Databases - resources to help students with research projects.
HomeSchooling Resources - Resources for to help get started with Homeschooling, links to local resources, and tools to help select curriculum.
Private Tutors - Are you looking for a local tutor? To set up an appointment, contact the tutor of your choice.
Scholastic Teachables - Printable activities, skill sheet workbooks, and more to help support PreK-8th grade curriculum (English and Spanish).
Tutor.com - Free Live Virtual Tutoring Help.
School Year Downloadable Activities
Visit this page to download science activities, craft projects, book club materials, and more!
Resources for Educators
Schedule a Class Visit - Library staff will provided a guided tours and storytimes to classes and small groups.
Complete and Submit a Classroom Collection - Library staff will gather up to 30 items for educators to pick up and use in their classroom.
Services for PreK-Grade 8 - Need help selecting great reads for your kids? Get a curated book list by filling out Request Form.
Books & Special Collections
Request Book Recommendations - Need help selecting great reads for your kids? Get a curated book list by filling out Request Form.
Kids' Booklists - Find inspiration for your next great read!
Find Books by Reading Level - Visit this page to get recommendations based on reading level.
Games and Toys - Search our catalog or click this link for Games and Toys to checkout and use at home.
Learning at Home Backpacks - Each backpack includes: learning objectives, hands-on activities, and worksheets covering math, language and social studies topics.
STEAM to Go Backpacks - Each backpack includes: learning objectives, hands-on activities, and books covering Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math concepts.
TumbleBooks & TumbleMath - Collection of ebooks, puzzles, and quizzes that teach young children the joys of reading and math concepts. Books in Spanish included.
Visiting the Library
About the Early Learning Center
Elementary Summer Programs
Visit our events calendar for a complete listing of programs for ages K-5, including:
- Baking for Kids - Facebook Live
- Chess Club (virtual)
- Coding Club & 3D printing (virtual)
- Crazy for Crafts (in-person)
- Elementary Drop-In Storytime (in-person)
- Explorer Club (in-person and virtual sessions)
- STEAM Club (in-person and virtual sessions)
- Summer Discover (in-person)
- Writing Club (virtual)
- ...and more!
Summer Learning & Resources
HomeSchooling Resources - Resources for to help get started with Homeschooling, links to local resources, and tools to help select curriculum.
KidSpace Learning at Home Resources- Enjoy these learning at home resources curated by KidSpace staff.
Pebble Go - Learn about Animals , Science, Biographies, and Social Studies. (English & Spanish)
Private Tutors - Are you looking for a local tutor? To set up an appointment, contact the tutor of your choice.
Scholastic Teachables - Printable activities, skill sheet workbooks, and more to help support PreK-8th grade curriculum (English and Spanish).
Tutor.com - Free Live Virtual Tutoring Help.
Download a PDF of the Paper Log. Don't forget to add your reading total to Beanstack so you can unlock special grand prizes!
Summer Downloadable Activities
- Family Book Club Downloadable Activities
- Coding & Computer Activities
- Craft & Art Activities
- Nature Activities
- STEAM Activities
Books & Special Collections
Book Recommendations - Need help selecting great reads for your kids? Get a curated book list by filling out Request Form.
Staff Created Booklists - Find inspiration for your next great read!
Books by Reading Level - Visit this page to search our catalog for books sorted by reading level.
Games and Toys - Search our catalog or click this link for Games and Toys to checkout and use at home
Learning at Home Backpacks - Each backpack includes: learning objectives, hands-on activities, and worksheets covering Math, Language, and Social Studies topics.
STEAM to Go Backpacks - Each backpack includes: learning objectives, hands-on activities, and books covering Science, Technology, Engineering, Art or Math concepts.
Tumblebooks and Tumble Math - The TumbleBook Library is a collection of TumbleBooks, TumblePuzzles, and TumbleQuizzes that teach young children the joys of reading. You can access the entire collection here.
Visiting the Library
Summer Reading
Register for Summer Reading on Beanstack
Download a PDF of the Paper Log. Don't forget to add your reading total to Beanstack so you can unlock special grand prizes!
Kids ages 0-6 can read and do activities to earn special badges! Check out our downloadable activities for some ideas. There is a special Beanstack badge for each type of activity. Plus, earn tickets for a chance to win prizes.
Summer Programs for Ages 0 - 6
Tiny Tales
Ages 0-2
Preschool Stories Onstage
Ages 2-6
Mini Rangers Preschool Storytime
Ages 3-6
Preschool Dance Parties
Up to Age 6
Programa de cuentos en español/Spanish Storytime
All Ages
Family Special Events
Resources for Ages 0-6
Build Early Literacy Skills
TumbleBooks
The TumbleBook Library is a collection of TumbleBooks, TumblePuzzles, and TumbleQuizzes that teach young children the joys of reading.
Personal Booklists
Need some help selecting some great reads for your kids this summer? Fill out this form for an email of a curated booklist from a library staff member.
eBooks, eAudiobooks, and Music
The library has a wide range of eBooks eAudiobooks and Music you can use to help educate your preschoolers.
Learning At Home Recommendations
The library staff has put together a curated list of resources you can use to help educate your preschoolers at home.
Leer is algo que se empieza a aprender mucho antes de entrar al kínder. ¡Leerle a tu niño es la mejor forma de prepararlo para aprender a leer y para el kínder!
Cualquier niño, desde recién nacido hasta que entra al kínder, puede participar en este programa de aprendizaje temprano que pueden seguir a su propio ritmo.
Descargue esta hoja de información.
¡Descargue e imprima la primera hoja para comenzar a contar sus libros!
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Lean juntos y marquen el número de libros que han leído en la hoja de la biblioteca con los animales. La repetición es muy buena para aprender, así es que pueden leer el mismo libro una y otra vez. |
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Cuando terminen los primeros 100 libros, traigan la hoja completa al Centro de Aprendizaje Temprano para recoger un premio pequeño y para recibir una carpeta para la familia. |
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Continúen repitiendo el proceso, recogiendo hojas para los próximos 100 libros y recibiendo premios hasta alcanzar la meta de 1000 libros. Los premios pueden ser diferentes para cada nivel. Después de leer 300 libros recibirán un premio de una bolsa de tela para cargar los libros de la biblioteca. |
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Cuando lleguen a los 1000 libros recibirán un certificado por completar el programa y una invitación a una fiesta de graduación. |
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¡Sigan leyendo juntos! |
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Learning to read begins long before kindergarten. It begins with you. Reading to your child is the best way to prepare them for school and their future!
Any child from birth to entering kindergarten can participate in this self-paced early literacy program.
How can I participate? There are two ways:
1. Virtually. Register on Beanstack, log your books, and earn digital badges and real celebration prizes!
2. Paper Logs. Register on Beanstack, but record your process on a paper log that you can download or pick up at the Early Learning Center desk or any branch location.
Download this information sheet.
Download and print the first tracking sheet to begin counting your books!
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Read together and track the number of books you have shared. Don't worry, repetition is great for learning so you can even log the same book multiple times. |
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For every 100 books read, visit the library (bring your log or show the Beanstack app) for a celebration prize. |
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After 300 you will receive a tote bag to carry all the books you've been reading! Continue tracking on Beanstack or begin a new paper log to keep going. |
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When you reach 1000 books, you will be invited to our annual graduation party in August! |
| If you read ONE book per night, you’ll reach 1,000 books before three years have passed! |
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