Proud young finisher of 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten poses with her certificate of completion and book prize.
Jerissa

Raise a Reader with 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

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Do you have a baby, toddler, or preschool-aged child? Sign them up for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. This self-paced reading program helps parents prepare their young children for one of life’s big milestones: kindergarten.

Reading early and often with your child helps them develop early literacy skills that will later help them learn how to read. Shared reading experiences will build their vocabulary and language skills, support their social and emotional development, expand their background knowledge, develop their executive functioning skills, and so much more.

Raise a reader! Get started by participating in 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten. Learn more here: https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/1000-books-before-kindergarten/

 

Shannon

Hang Out in The Lookout!

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Have you been to The Lookout? It’s a space here at the Eau Claire Library meant just for our school age visitors! We were excited to add this area to Youth Services during our renovation, and we immediately filled it with all sorts of fun things to discover and do.
In The Lookout, you will find iPads loaded with tons of games, computers for kids and their grown-ups to use, a weekly Try-It Tray activity, art supplies, board games, a scavenger hunt, and various other special activities. And, since we are constantly thinking of new fun things to do, many of the activities change weekly—so you should find something new just about every time you are here. Make sure to check out The Lookout during your next visit to the library. It just might become your new favorite place to hang out!
Andria

Check Out Our Youth Study Rooms

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Did you know the library has…youth study rooms?

That’s right, the Youth Services area of the library has three kids/family study rooms and two teen study rooms that are free to use, no library card required. Each room can be reserved for two hours per day, with an additional hour if no one is waiting. Walk-in requests are also accepted, as rooms are available.

Whether you’re looking for a quiet room for virtual learning or a collaborative group project or even a place to simply hang out and read, we have a variety of options for kids and teens.

How to Get Started

Simply hop over to our Reserve a Room page to browse available spaces or give our Youth Services desk a call at 715-839-5007.