1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Join our reading readiness program designed to expose children to an assortment of classic stories that will help them on their journey to become independent readers! Sign up online or in person at the Youth Reference desk.
The program is ongoing throughout the year, so you may start any time. Periodically, as children accomplish listening milestones they will be invited to special parties at the library to celebrate their achievement!
This program is designed to encourage parents and caregivers to read at least 1000 books to children from birth to kindergarten.
Events for Ages 5 & Under
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & UnderJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & UnderCome in for an enjoyable hour filled with Kitchen stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft. Siblings welcome.
- Read with the Sheriff Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5This week we will have a special guest from the Sheriff’s office! Come in for an enjoyable hour filled with Kitchen stories, exciting sing-alongs, finger plays, and a craft.
- Grand Story Time
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & UnderJoin us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, March 30th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & UnderJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, March 30th, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & UnderLooking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Pond Life stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!
- Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5Looking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Pond Life stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!
- Grand Story Time
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & UnderJoin us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.
- StoryWalk® at Eastham Park
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Off-Site Event | Eastham Park, 860 Luray Avenue, Front Royal
All AgesJoin us as we welcome spring back with the Anti-Litter Council at Eastham Park. Come read Earth Ninja by Mary Nhin and do a recyclable craft!
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, April 6th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & UnderJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, April 6th, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & UnderLooking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Recycling stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!
- Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5Looking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Recycling stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!
- Grand Story Time
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & UnderJoin us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, April 13th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & UnderJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, April 13th, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & UnderLooking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Planet Earth stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!
- Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5Looking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Planet Earth stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!
- Grand Story Time
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & UnderJoin us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, April 20th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & UnderJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, April 20th, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & UnderLooking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Plant Life stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!
- Read with the Sheriff Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5This week we will have a special guest from the Sheriff’s office! Looking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Plant Life stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!
- Grand Story Time
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & UnderJoin us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.
- Music & Movement: Babies
Monday, April 27th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 23 Months & UnderJoin our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Music & Movement: Toddlers & Preschool
Monday, April 27th, 2026
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 2 - 5Join our fun and joyful time with your little ones as we listen to music while learning some basic movements and multisensory activities designed to delight your baby or toddler.
- Toddler Story Time
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ & UnderLooking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Vegetable stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!
- Preschool Story Time
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 3½ - 5Looking for a fun and enriching activity for your little one? Join us for a magical hour of Vegetable stories, lively sing-alongs, playful finger games, and a creative craft!
- Grand Story Time
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
In-Person Event
Ages 6 & UnderJoin us for a heartwarming story time as a special grandparent guest shares favorite tales, classic nursery rhymes, and then unleash your creativity with a craft activity of your choice.