1,000 BOOKS BEFORE KINDERGARTEN

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a national initiative that focuses on fostering strong early literacy skills in children, beginning at birth, by encouraging caregivers to read one thousand books to their child by the time they enter kindergarten. This challenge is for caregivers of early learners, ages birth to six, who are Orange County residents.

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CENTIPEDE'S 100 SHOES

South Trail Branch
Wednesday, February 8, 11 a.m.

Help centipede put on his 100 shoes, then crawl into the celebration with stories, songs and rhymes about centipedes and other bugs in honor of the library's 100th birthday! Recommended for ages 3-5.

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TO BE A DRUM CELEBRATION

North Orange Branch
Monday, February 20, 11 a.m.

Be inspired by dancing and drumming as we hear the rhythm of the Earth through a storytelling performance of "To Be a Drum" by Evelyn Coleman. Recommended for families with children ages 0-6.

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STAFF PICK (EASY)

HELLO, FRIEND HOLA, AMIGO

By: Sara Palacios
Reviewed by: Megan Pasamba

"Perfect bilingual book for your little one to learn about friendship and inclusivity."

STORYTIME: "KINDNESS WITH DR. KING!"

Explore Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dream of spreading kindness in our communities at any age through a story time filled with stories, rhymes, and other activities based on Every Child Ready to Read for your preschooler! Recommended for ages 3-5.

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