The Smithtown Library Offers a Summer Reading Program for Babies!

 The First Step to Reading is for our youngest library uses – birth to 3 years.  Reading aloud to children helps them to develop the literacy skills that they need to become independent readers.  Acting out stories with puppets, making up silly stories or just playing together in general helps children develop a well-rounded vocabulary and strong comprehension skills.  Research shows over and over again that an early introduction to books, interactive play and involvement in early literacy programs makes a significant impact on a child’s ability to learn how to read. 

Come to your local branch of The Smithtown Library to register for this program and pick up your “First Step to Reading” packet which includes the following:

·         A reading log

·         Early literacy tip sheet

·         Suggested book list

·         Activity sheets

·         Stickers

·         A picture frame

Write down the titles of the books that you share with your child on the reading log.  We ask that you share 25 books with your child during the 7 weeks of the program.  Return your completed reading log before August 16 to receive a certificate and a prize.

Be sure to visit us often at the Library and start your child on the path to lifelong learning!

For more information call the Children’s Department at 631-360-2480 ext.140.