It’s the end of another year and we have been thinking back on our favourite picture books published in 2024.
Favourite 2024 Fiction for School-Aged Kids
Take a look at our top picks from this year's chapter books for kids!
Lullabies, Singing, and Early Literacy
Sharing songs with your children can help to calm and soothe, as well as develop early literacy skills.
First Books for New Readers
Here are some of our favourite series that are great for brand new readers. These books have short sentences, a small amount of text on each page, and a lot of word repetition.
Learning Through Play
Play builds literacy skills that will lay a strong foundation for reading and writing. Let’s take a look at a few of the benefits of play.
Chalk One Up for Literacy
Sidewalk chalk is a timeless, inexpensive activity that is a great way to reinforce math, writing and reading skills. It’s also a creative outlet and fun way to get children moving. Here are some chalk activities you can try.
Summer Fun: It’s Not Just For The Kids!
Did you know that adults can join the library's summer games, too? Folks over 18 years old can join the Adult Summer Challenge to participate in activities and win prizes from June 27–August 25, 2024.
Interactive Non-fiction for Animal Lovers
Many of the library’s non-fiction books also have interactive components, like guessing games, in addition to the facts they present. Here are some suggestions for animal-themed non-fiction books that combine bite-sized facts with games and puzzles.
Happy Seniors’ Week
Every June, communities across Alberta celebrate Seniors' Week, a time to recognize and celebrate our older adults and the role they play in our communities. But did you know that Seniors' Week began in Strathcona County? The week was inspired by the vision of Alice Modin, who campaigned to start a seniors' day in Strathcona…
Early Literacy and Recipe Fun
Using recipes with your child can help build early literacy skills! Find out how, and check out some great picture books with recipes.
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