Many local families seek opportunities to prepare children for Kindergarten beyond preschool.

Parents want guidance on developing early learning skills aligned with school expectations.

Libraries are uniquely positioned to provide accessible, evidence-based readiness programming.

Opportunity to strengthen family engagement and support smoother school transitions.

Accessible school preparedness for families who would otherwise not have access.

Weekly sessions combining stories, rhymes, and songs with guided readiness activities.

45-minute independent component builds separation confidence and attention span.

Caregivers remain on-site, fostering independence within a supportive environment.
Scalable, evidence-based model adaptable for public library systems.

Play-based learning is designed to help children develop a strong foundation for learning in all areas including:

• problem solving and creative thinking
• thinking critically about ideas and information in literacy and math
• learning to think for themselves, understanding their feelings and those around them, recognizing and respecting differences in others, and assessing the consequences of their actions
• understanding their connections, contributions and relationships with others as part of a group, a community and the natural world
• developing socially and emotionally through their relationships with other children and the educators who guide them

33 sessions delivered with 509 total attendees in the past year.

Improved school readiness observed through caregiver feedback.

Positive community response—families report increased confidence in children’s readiness for Kindergarten.

Demonstrated demand and consistent attendance validate program sustainability and community impact.