Little Ones
Talk, Sing, Read, Write, and Play Every Day!
Children begin learning at birth, and they develop and learn at a rapid pace in their first few years of life. They thrive when they have secure, positive relationships with adults who are knowledgeable about how to support their development. Through play spaces, books, storytimes, and other programs, the library has resources to support you in your role as your child’s first and best teacher! Visit our Kids and Families page older kids’ programs and services.
Highlights
Town Hall Anti-Racism Series: Talking with Kids about Race and Racism
September 2, 2020
Our final installment in our family townhall anti-racism series.
Pick Up Summer Challenge Supply Kits!
This week at Whittaker, we’re giving Summer Challenge supply bags …
Events
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Learn with T-Bear
Wednesday, September 23 | 10:30 am || Online
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Live from the Ypsi Library
Saturday, September 19 | 10:30 am| Online -
Storytime in the Park
Saturday, September 19 | 11:00 am| Off Site -
Storytime Live
Tuesday, September 22 | 10:30 am| Online
OTHER SERVICES FOR PARENTS OF LITTLE ONES
Action Songs and Finger Play Fun
Sing storytime action songs with Ulana!
Apps for Kids Ages 0-5
Recommended Apps
Counting and Color Songs
Sing felt board songs with Jodi and Kurt!
Hand-Picked for You!
Let library staff pick out some great new titles for you.
Race Relations
Book lists, movies, and activities for all ages to increase understanding about race.
Online Books, Movies, & Music
Access interactive eBooks for kids on different subjects, genres, and reading levels. Login is “continue” and the password is “reading.”
An interactive educational experience for young learners age 3 and up. With stories, songs, games, and videos, kids will practice concepts such as letters, numbers, shapes, and more.
Download movies, television shows, music, comic books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks to your laptop or mobile device.
Animals and social studies come to life in this easy-to-navigate and visual learning tool for youngsters pre-K and up.
Kids will love these animated, talking books! Watch your favorite children’s books come alive with narration, music, and interactive elements.
Book Lists
Find books that tie in with YDL’s newest exhibit, The Power of Children, in this list. These are stories of children who faced adversity unflinchingly.
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Pick a favorite for a read aloud, then add songs and rhymes for storytime at home.
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Choose from our preschooler read aloud list and add a song for a storytime at home.
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Build a storytime at home using books from our favorites list, songs and finger plays.
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Find books for your little ones on any of these topics.
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Books that can help you talk about death, loss, and grieving with a child ages 3-8.
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Find great books by Native American/First Nation authors for your little one here.
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Discover stories that feature characters of different races and religions.
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Thanks to the tireless work of Arab literature blogs and library blogs, we can offer you this list of picture books featuring Muslim children and their families. We hope these books will provide a deeper understanding of the Muslim American and global Muslim experience.
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Are you expecting a new baby? Concerned about how your child(ren) will react? Check out these books to get ready for the new addition to your family.
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Great recently published books for kids ages 2-8 by African American authors.
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Is your little one starting kindergarten in the fall? Use these books to talk about what it will be like and what your child can expect.
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Is your little one getting ready to use the potty? These books will help you succeed!
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Is it time to move your little one from the crib to a big kid bed? Here are some great books to address any fears or concerns.
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