Early Literacy (0-5)
Speciality programs
Join us on Wednesdays in June and July, check the calendar for time and location.
Summer Story Time
Join us every Friday morning at 10:30 am at the Alta Shelter house in the city park Friday Story Time is for ages elementary and under. We'll read stories, sing, play, and have fun with friends
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-paced literacy initiative designed to help get your child ready to read! Learn more about how you can participate, and visit the library to sign up!
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Thanks to the wonderful support of the Warrior PTO, we can offer Dolly Parton's Imagination Library for all children under the age of 5, living within the zip code of Alta (51002) and Aurelia (51005)! Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sends your child a free book in the mail every month until they turn 5. Learn more and sign up!
STEAM kits and story kits for checkout
Located at the main library
Story walk in the city park
Additional Resources
Tips on reading to children, vocabulary building and a link
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Help Children Build Strong Language Skills
Tips to work with your child to build a strong vocabulary and other language skills. - Ways to Read to Children
- Things to do before, during and after reading a book to your child.
- Meaningful Writing Experiences
- Reading and writing go hand in hand. Help your child with writing by providing opportunities to practice writing skills.
Iowa's Early Childhood Parent Web Site
This site was created to provide FREE objective, medically accurate early care, health, and education information for families in Iowa. Topics include child care, health and safety, child development, learning to read and write, parenting, pregnancy, and many others.