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
Library Programs
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!
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
Spot the Troll Game
Where does fake news come from? Fake people, of course! Spot the Troll is an 8-question quiz that tests how well you can spot fake social media accounts. These are accounts that pretend to be run by real people, but are really run by organizations that try to sway...
Laughter is the Best Medicine
When the news becomes too stressful, sometimes it is best to take a step back, remind yourself that you're not alone, and find a good laugh. And if we can't laugh at today's news, we can always laugh at yesterday's. For example, one anecdote from Theodore Roosevelt's...