CRAFTSBURY – Saturday, Oct. 25, beginning at 9 a.m., librarians Susan O’Connell and Paula Davidson will host a free one-hour workshop on early literacy for parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers at the Craftsbury Public Library. Free childcare will be provided in the children’s room. Participants will learn how to support young children in developing the six foundational skills for future reading success: print motivation, vocabulary, print awareness, narrative skills, phonological awareness and letter knowledge. The librarians will talk about simple ways to promote learning of each skill, showcase library books related to each and offer free books to share with a child at home. Pre-registration is necessary for childcare during the workshop and can be done in person at the Library or by phone at (802) 586-9683.
