Raising Readers

Overview

Early Learning Tips for Parents

Research shows one-on-one interaction between parent and child is critical for early learning. You can help your child develop important literacy and pre-reading skills. Five simple practices that help your child get ready to read are: Reading, Writing, Talking, Singing, and Playing. Attending storytime helps children develop imagination, comprehension and attention skills.  

Explore the 5 Practices

Preschool Learning Tools

Practicing preschool skills can be both educational and fun. Explore our online learning tools together.

Go to Preschool Learning Tools

StoryWalks

Not all reading happens on couches. Walk (and jump and run) and read at a CADL StoryWalk.

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Early Learning Calendar

Print a calendar with daily activities that prepare children for success in kindergarten.

Get the Calendar 

Raising Reader Backpacks

Backpacks filled with books, toys, music CDs and DVDs on a kid-friendly theme.

Browse the Backpacks

CADL Tales

Tune in for CADL Tales, a show that features CADL librarians reading stories and sharing activities.

Watch CADLtales

 

Raising Reader iPads

Check out the full list of educational apps that we provide on our in-branch iPads!

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Blog Posts

CADL youth librarians are your partner in developing your child's love of reading.

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March Into a Good Book
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Celebrate Literacy During March is Reading Month
Celebrate reading for fun at your local library!
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CADL Recommends: Local Authors
Discover titles by authors with deep Greater Lansing roots.
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All Together Now - Let's Read 20 Minutes or More Each Day!
Join us for our Summer Reading Challenge.
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Reader's Roundtable Episode 72: March is Reading Month (Kids)
Tom and Sherri join Mari to discuss children’s picks and March is Reading Month.

All Raising Reader Blog Posts

Raising Readers

Storytimes & Playtimes

Baby Storytime

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am Downtown Lansing - In Library

Stories, songs and movement for our youngest readers and their caregivers. 

Toddler Storytime

Tuesday Apr 15, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am South Lansing - In Library

Stories, songs and activities for toddlers and their caregivers.  

All Storytimes

Staff Picks

Ramona B.P. Recommends

Mommy's New Friend
One of the hardest things children may face after their parents' divorce or separation is seeing their parents date another person. This book is an effective way to help children understand and...
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Katie S. Recommends

The Mistakes That Made Us: Confessions from Twenty Poets
20 brave poets share about mistakes they have made. As someone who sometimes struggles with perfectionism, I found their bravery to be inspiring.  No one is perfect. Mistakes are a part of...
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