Kids and Families

Fall Storytime

Storytime happens on Wednesday mornings at 10:15 AM. The fall season runs from September 4 through November 20.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

It’s never too late to start!

Resources for Parents

Every Child Ready to Read
The best advice for families with young children is to read together every day. TALKING, SINGING, READING, WRITING, AND PLAYING can help your child succeed in school.

Big Hearted Families Reading Lists
Lists of children’s books on specific topics, curated to encourage empathy and kindness. Ask a librarian how to find some of these books at the SCFPL, with discussion cards inside!

Child Development Basics (CDC)
Great resource for parents to learn about the basics of child development: what’s normal, what you should be concerned about, and what parenting practices help children the most.

Community Links

Family Resource Center St. Croix Valley

St. Croix Valley MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)

Wisconsin ChildCare Finder

Library Programs

Illustration of two children showing how tall they've grown.

Story-Time to Grow!

Fall storytime starts on September 4 and runs through November 20. Join us at 10:15 on Wednesday mornings for stories, songs, and activities!

Three children dressed as Christmas trees singing

Holiday Sing-Along Storytime

On December 4, our last storytime of the season, we will have a special program. After stories, we will have a sing-along session with live musicians to accompany us! Come join us at 10:15 AM for the stories and music!

Library Blog

Summer Storytime

Join us for storytime Wednesdays at 10:15 am Summer session begins June 7th and runs through August 9th  

Talk, Sing, Read, Write, Play

Helping a child learn to read seems like a daunting task, but it's really not that mysterious. There are five simple activities you can do with your child that will help them develop the necessary skills. Talk. Ask your child open-ended questions. Encourage them to...