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Literacy links Reading & Literacy Help for Children - click here. Reading & Literacy Help for Adults - click here. Visit the Early On Early Literacy Information page - click here. View the Bridges4Kids Literacy Information page - click here.	Early Childhood Education Newsletter: This Week's Theme - Libraries - Shelves and shelves of books! The library is an “exploratorium”-- a place to explore facts, feelings, and fun found on the pages of books! Whether your students regularly visit a public library, a school library, or a classroom library, they are beginning to understand the value and enjoyment of books. Macomb County Local Libraries A - Z back to Macomb County Armada Free Public Library Free checkout of all materials including books, large-type books and books on tape. Free Inter-loan of books from libraries within Michigan. Prescription drug information. 73930 Church Armada, MI 48005 Phone: 586-784-5921 Email: armedit@libcoop.net Web: http://www.armadalib.org/ Chesterfield Township Library The mission of the Chesterfield Township Library is to provide the entire community with access to information in its many forms, to promote the free exchange of ideas, and foster life-long learning to meet the community's evolving educational, recreational, cultural, and informational needs. 33091 23 Mile Rd. Chesterfield, MI 48047 Phone: 586-725-7732 Email: cheslib@libcoop.net Web: http://www.libcoop.net/chesterfield/ City of Eastpointe Memorial Library Some services: children's computer center with "learning games" and informational resources, online public access catalog, story time and seasonal programming for children, summer reading club, educational and cultural programming for adults occasionally; community meeting room available. 15875 Oak St. Eastpointe, MI 48021 Phone: 586-445-5096 Email: eplweb@libcoop.net Web: http://www.ci.eastpointe.mi.us/library/ Clinton-Macomb Public Library Main Library: 43245 Garfield Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48038 North Branch: 16800 24 Mile Rd., Clinton Twp., MI 48026 South Branch: 35891 S. Gratiot Ave., Clinton, Twp., Mi 48035 Email: info@cmpl.org Web: http://www.cmpl.org/ E. C. Weber Fraser Public Library Cultural and craft programs for all ages; programs and collections of books for teachers in the Fraser School System; service to the homebound as staff is available. 16330 14 Mile Rd. Fraser, MI 48026 Phone: 586-293-2055 Email: fplwebmaster@yahoo.com Web: http://www.ci.fraser.mi.us/library/ Lenox Township Library 58976 Main Street New Haven, MI 48048 Phone: 586-749-3430 Web: http://www.libcoop.net/lenox/ Lois Wagner Memorial Library Preschool story times for children 3-5 years of age; Afterschool groups for K-4th graders; lap-sit program for children ages 16 months thru 36 months - this program allows caregiver and child to participate together in songs, finger plays and stories. 35200 Division Richmond, MI 48062 Phone: 586-727-2665 Email: riclib@libcoop.net MacDonald Public Library 36480 Main St. New Baltimore, MI 48047 Web: http://www.libcoop.net/newbaltimore/ Macomb County Library 16480 Hall Rd. Clinton Township, MI 48038 Phone: 586-286-6660 Email: mclweb@libcoop.net Web: http://www.libcoop.net/mcl/ Mount Clemens Public Library Storytelling for adults and children 150 Cass Ave. Mt. Clemens, MI 48043 Phone: 586-469-6200 Email: mcpl@libcoop.net Web: http://www.libcoop.net/mountclemens/ Roseville Public Library Toddler lapsit for children 24 - 42 months of age where parents and children will enjoy songs, puppets, films and stories. Preschool story time and winter preschool story time is offered for free for children ages 3-5 (who are not yet in Kindergarten) where children enjoy songs, puppets, films and stories. 29777 Gratiot Ave. Roseville, MI 48066 Phone: 586-445-5407 Web: http://www.libcoop.net/roseville/ Shelby Township Public Library 51680 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 Phone: 586-739-7414 Web: http://www.libcoop.net/shelby/ St. Clair Shores Public Library Toddler story time for toddlers 24-42 months old; designed to develop and nurture your toddler's love of books and the library. Toddlers must be accompanied by a loving adult who will fully participate in activities including stories, finger plays, songs and crafts; Preschool story time for children 3 ½ - 5 years old but not yet in kindergarten; includes stories, songs, poems, nursery rhymes, finger plays, board stories, circle games and/or other activities. 22500 11 Mile Rd. St. Clair Shores, MI 48081 Phone: 586-771-9020 Email: orlandor@libcoop.net Web: http://www.libcoop.net/stclairshores/ Sterling Heights Public Library Toddler Time: stories, rhymes, and discovery activities are waiting for toddlers ages 2-3; parents or caregivers are encouraged to join in; Preschool Story Time: traditional children's activity for independent listeners ages 3 ½ - 5. 40255 Dodge Park Rd. Sterling Heights, MI 48313 Phone: 586-446-2665 Web: http://www.shpl.net/ Romeo District Library We provide innovative programs with emphasis for children of all ages in order to encourage their interests in reading, learning and library services. 65821 Van Dyke Ave. Washington, MI 48095 Web: http://www.libcoop.net/romeo/ Utica Public Library 7530 Auburn Rd. Utica, Mi 48317 Phone: 586-731-4141 Web: http://www.libcoop.net/utica/ Warren Public Library Book Babies, Preschool Story Hour, Children's Hour 5951 Beebe St. Warren, MI 48092 Phone: 586-264-8720 Email: wplweb@libcoop.net Web: http://www.libcoop.net/warren/ Washtenaw County Libraries A - Z back to Washtenaw County Ann Arbor District Library 343 S. Fifth Ave Ann Arbor MI 48104 Phone: 734 327 4200 Web: http://www.aadl.org/OnlineRef or http://www.aadl.org/ Ann Arbor District Library Branches: NELLIE S. LOVING BRANCH LIBRARY 3042 CREEK DRIVE, ANN ARBOR, MI. 48108 Phone: (734) 327-4200 NORTHEAST BRANCH LIBRARY 2713 PLYMOUTH ROAD, ANN ARBOR MI. 48105 Phone: (734) 327-4200 WEST BRANCH LIBRARY Story time for Threes, Fours, Fives and Up; Baby Story time; Downtown Play Day for Babies; Northeast Neighbors; Story time Play Day for Babies 2503 JACKSON ROAD, ANN ARBOR, MI. 48103 Phone: (734) 327-4200 Chelsea District Library The Mission of the Chelsea District Library is to provide quality library services that support the cultural, educational and informational needs and interests of the community. Offers story times. 221 S. Main St. Chelsea MI 48118 Phone: 734 475 8732 Email: lansdale@chelsea.lib.mi.us Web: http://chelsea.lib.mi.us/ Dexter District Library Our Spring Story Times have resumed with a record number of children attending. We have added two additional Story Times for Toddlers in addition to our Story Times for 3-5 year olds. The Schedule is as follows: Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds, Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.; Tot Time, Story time for Toddlers up to age 3, Mondays and Thursdays at 11:30 a.m. 8040 Fourth St. Dexter MI 48130 Phone: 734 426 4477 Fax: 734 426 1217 Email: pmccann@tln.lib.mi.us Web: http://hvcn.org/info/ddl/ Story Times at the Dexter District Library Manchester District Library Story Time with Grandma Pat for children ages 3 to 6, accompanied by an adult 2nd and 4th Tuesdays and Wednesdays of the month from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. 912 City Rd. (M-52) Manchester MI 48158 Phone: 734 428 8045 Web: http://manchester.lib.mi.us/ Milan Public Library Story Time Schedule: Tuesday and Friday mornings at 10:15 Recommended for children ages three to five. 30-45 minute sessions. Stories and songs with related crafts are presented at each Story time. 151 Wabash Street Milan MI 48160 Phone: 734 439 1240 Email: milanweb@monroe.lib.mi.us Web: http://cwic1.jackson.lib.mi.us/milan/index.htm Saline District Library 555 N. Maple Rd. Saline MI 48176 Phone: 734 429 5450 Email: reference@saline.lib.mi.us Web: http://saline.lib.mi.us/ Saline District Library is ""an architectural delight" situated on 11 acres of wooded property in the heart of Saline. Wonderful views are seen from any window. The library has an outside reading area, and a mile-long trail through the woods. The library houses 66,500 items which includes books, videos, CDs, DVDs, CD-Roms, books on tape and CD, newspapers, and magazines. Electronic databases and Internet access provide patrons with the most current information available. Special services include interlibrary loan, fax and copy machines, public use computers, youth and adult reading programs and a monthly book sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Saline District Library. Display cases are available for patrons’ artwork and collections. Meeting rooms are available for community groups to gather and conduct meetings. Youth Services: Storytimes, Reader's Advisory, Reference, Bibliographic Instruction, Parent/Teacher/ Professional Collection, Youth Computers, Class Visits Ypsilanti District Library 5577 Whittaker Road Ypsilanti MI 48197 Phone: 734 482 4110 Web: http://www.ypsilibrary.org The Ypsilanti District Library (YDL) provides access to library services for the people within its district to meet their educational, informational and recreational needs. Baby Brigade, a lapsit program for infants, birth through two years of age, and their caregivers. During these 20-minute sessions caregivers and babies will be introduced to books through stories, play, and songs. Registration required. Toddler Storytimes, Half-hour sessions filled with simple books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Great for children who are at least two-years old and just beginning to sit and listen in groups. Registration required. Preschool Storytimes, Fun-filled half-hour sessions of stories, songs, fingerplays, and group activities. Perfect for children at least three-years old. Registration required. The Internet Public Library The Internet Public Library is a public service organization and a learning/teaching environment at the University of Michigan School of Information. Email: http://www.ipl.org/div/contact/ Web: http://www.ipl.org/

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