For children 0-24 months and their caregivers. Caregivers will learn songs, stories and rhymes to enhance personal reading time. These skills will help children build vocabulary, recognize objects, and build a foundation for reading and learning.

For children ages 3 ½ to 6 and their caregivers. Children and caregivers will learn pre-reading skills through stories, songs and rhymes to help prepare them for their Kindergarten Readiness Assessment in Literature Test (KRAL). Kindergarteners will continue to strengthen their skills. Skills include answering questions, repeating sentences, rhyming words and identifying sounds and letters.

Help a younger student entering grades 1-3 with their reading during this 5-week series! Do reading activities and coach them as they read to you. We meet each Monday, June 10-July 15 from 2-3p.m., with training on the first day. Teens must commit to 3 of the 5 weeks. An application must be given to the Youth Department to register. Registration ends May 30 or after we have 50 teens. (Grades 6-12)

For ages 2-7. Get ready for a magical treasure hunt during this fast-paced comedy magic. Using the book Who Stole the Gold by Udo Weigelt for inspiration, Erica and her pirate crew will go on a fun adventure to uncover magical buried treasure! Free tickets are required and can be picked up at the Youth Services Desk beginning June 29.2013.
Related Reading: Don’t Mention Pirates by Sarah McConnell
Join Erica Carlson for “Diggin’ For Magic”.

Grades K-4. When books and LEGOs collide, you get Lego Lit! Each month we share a story and build around a theme. The Friends of the UAPL provide the LEGOS, you provide the fun. Registration is required and begins two weeks before each event.
Related Reading: Lego Friends: Summer Adventures