County library system expands Early Literacy offerings
By LC LIBRARY SYSTEM - | Feb 4, 2021
The Lee County Library System has enhanced its early literacy services with the redesign and relaunch of the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program and the addition of a Website section specifically for families with young children.
These efforts come as educators nationwide look for opportunities to reach young children before they enter kindergarten. The additional services complement the library system’s diverse collection of books and resources for young children, while providing support to parents and caregivers as they navigate their child’s first years.
“The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is more than a reading log,” Youth Services Coordinator Amy-Jane McWilliam said. “As a parent tracks the books they read with their child, they also learn about the five early literacy practices of reading, writing, singing, playing and talking and the significance these practi