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Libraries build a foundation for children’s future success starting from the earliest stages of development. Librarians play a key role in helping children develop the basic tools for school readiness by teaching families the components of early literacy. GCPL provides access and programs for students of all ages. For preschool–age children, we offer early literacy resources and storytimes to encourage school readiness.

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October Kids Guide

UPCOMING EVENTS

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FEATURED DIGITAL RESOURCES

Flipster

Flipster is a next-generation magazine service that allows people to browse digital versions of the latest issues of popular magazines, courtesy of the library. Magazines can be downloaded to Android phones and tablets, Apple phones and tablets, and Kindle Fire tablets for offline reading anytime, anywhere. Lending periods vary by title.

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Beanstack

With Beanstack, customers can get emailed recommendations, log their reading, register children for 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten, and more.

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OverDrive for Kids

With OverDrive for Kids, parents can feel comfortable knowing their children are browsing and borrowing books that are age, grade, and reading-level appropriate all inside an eReading Room.

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GCPL Guides

Research assistance, subject guides, and useful resources compiled by your expert, friendly librarians. Know what we know - find it in GCPLGuides!

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LearningExpress Library

LearningExpress is an online learning resource to advance a wide range educational and career goals.

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TumbleBooks

TumbleBooks is a collection of animated, talking picture books, suited for elementary school children. TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books, adding sound, animation, music and narration to create an electronic picture book.

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Mango Languages

Mango Languages’ PhD-created and linguist-approved software teaches real conversations in over 70 languages and makes it fun; no snoozefests here. And with free mobile apps, learning through film, and the coolest promotional materials around, it's no wonder Mango is the most popular language-learning resource in public libraries.

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EARLY LITERACY TOOLS

1000 Books B4 Kindergarten

Keep track of all the books your child reads or that someone reads to your child. Research shows that reading books and sharing stories with your child is one of the best ways to help them enter school with the language skills they need to be ready to learn & grow. Sign in or create a new account to get started.

IPAD APPS

Learn about Early Literacy iPads loaded with apps that enhance the learning experience.

PARENT TOOLKIT GROWTH CHARTS (GCPS)

Track and support your child’s academic and personal growth and development with these growth charts. Find the information most relevant to your family by selecting your child’s age below.

STORY KITS

These kits are designed to promote early literacy. The kits contain books and a variety of themed activities. Visit your local branch to check out a Story Kit! Information for Child Care Centers, Camps, and other Large Groups

SOCIAL STORIES

These videos provide an introduction to the Suwanee and Dacula branches. Social Stories are a learning tool that help children know what to expect in a new situation.