Children and their parents/caregivers are welcome to join us for our FREE and FUN story- and play-based early literacy classes that use the five important early literacy practices of "Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing & Playing".  

Storytimes led by library staff trained in the Every Child Ready to Read curriculum are “early literacy classes" - all the fun and learning of storytime, but with tips and guidance on easy ways to help your child develop pre-reading skills.

Stay after Early Literacy Class for a fun play time! Connect with other parents while your baby plays with tactile activities tied in to the weekly class theme.

* Prior Lake Library will offer three early literacy classes each week, aimed at three age groups: 

Mondays @ 10:30 am - Preschool class - Best for ages 3-6

Thursdays @ 10:00 am - Baby lap sit class - Best for ages 0-18 months only, please, for babies' safety on the rug

Thursdays @ 10:45 am - Toddler class - Best for ages 18-36 months

Siblings are welcome at the toddler and preschool classes, but please, no older siblings at the baby lap sit class if possible.

* Partnership with ECFE

We are pleased to continue our partnership with the Prior Lake Savage School District's Early Childhood Family Education center! Educators from ECFE will join us at the library every Thursday, 10:30-11:30 am. They will be available to answer your questions about caring for young children.

WEATHER POLICY: If local schools close due to weather, morning classes and storytimes that day are cancelled; call for status of afternoon or evening events.