Kindergarten Readiness

Kindergarten readiness, early literacy and community engagement have long been priorities at AACPL. With three new vehicles and nine additional staff, the library can enhance its offerings by bringing its well-known school readiness programs to underserved communities and customers lacking transportation to the library.

Read the Maryland 2022-2023 Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Report for our community's standings.

Events

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Maryland City at Russett Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Maryland City - Off Site
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Outdoor Event
Event Details:
Explore the vernal pools at Patuxent Research Refuge's North Tract. We will read a story, learn about vernal pools and the creatures that call them home, and take a short hike. Then we'll roast marshmallows by the campfire and share our observations....
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies in Bloom

10:15am - 11:15am
Odenton Library
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies in Bloom

10:30am - 11:00am
Broadneck Library
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies in Bloom

10:30am - 11:00am
Glen Burnie Library
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Babies In Bloom

10:30am - 11:00am
Maryland City at Russett Library
Library Branch: Maryland City at Russett Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Maryland City at Russett - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Babies in Bloom

Babies from birth to 18 months (with caring adult) enjoy songs, action rhymes and playtime while building early literacy skills. A great way to get to know other families in your community!

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Brooklyn Park Library
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes

Toddler Time

Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally-appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.

Toddler Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes
Event Details:
Children ages 18 to 36 months (with caring adult) enjoy a variety of developmentally appropriate stories, songs, rhymes and movement activities while building early literacy skills. Los niños pequeños de 18 meses a 36 meses, con adulto(s), disfrut...

Learning Resources

ABCMouse (Home Access)

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With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, this award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+).

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ABCMouse (In-Library Access)

ABCMouse.com

With 3,500+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, and other learning activities, this award-winning online curriculum is an invaluable resource for young learners (ages 2-8+).

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Kanopy Kids

Kanopy Kids

Kids streaming video from PBSKids, Highlights, Little Pim, and more. Checkouts from Kanopy Kids do not require Kanopy play credits.

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TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks provides a streaming collection of animated, talking picture books that children can read or have read to them.

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Kindergarten Readiness