Story Time

Reading aloud to children is one of the best things you can do for their development. Not only is it fun, but it is also a bonding experience that can impact their literacy skills, emotional well-being, and love of reading. Studies have shown that children who know more words when they enter kindergarten tend to read better and have higher academic achievement throughout school. Children who are read to more often are exposed to more new words and develop a more robust understanding of language. A 2019 study by The Ohio State University found that young children whose parents read to them five times daily will hear nearly 1.5 million more words by the time they turn five than children who were not read to at all. This is known as the “million-word gap. – United Through Reading website.

Abbott Library encourages families to join staff members for our weekly storytimes each Wednesday at 10 AM. Participants hear stories, sing songs, and create a craft.
For more information, call or email the library at 603.763.5513 or info@abbottlibrary.org.