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Youth Services Librarian Jennifer Knight recently joined the Coos Bay Public Library Team. Jennifer comes to the library from Port Angeles, Washington, where she spent the last 12 years working with families and young people. A graduate of the University of Washington's iSchool, she grew up in Reedsport. Stop by and introduce yourself and say hello!

Remember to pick up your prizes and log your hours! If you were one of the first 100 people who signed up for the program, remember to pick up your gift card to Pottery Company!

Over the hills and far away

Mother Duck said "quack, quack, quack"

And four of the five little duckies came back.

Four little ducks went out one day

Over the hills and far away

Mother Duck said "quack, quack, quack"

And three of the five little duckies came back.

Three little ducks went out one day

Over the hills and far away

Mother Duck said "quack, quack, quack"

And two of the five little duckies came back.

Two little ducks went out one day

Over the hills and far away

Mother Duck said "quack, quack, quack"

And one of the five little duckies came back.

One little duck went out one day

Over the hills and far away

Mother Duck said "quack, quack, quack"

And none of the five little duckies came back.

Old Mother Duck went out one day

Over the hills and far away

Mother Duck said "quack, quack, quack"

And all of the five little duckies came back.

Little interactions every day can add up to a BIG foundation for learning.

• Talk: Take a walk outside and talk with the child or children in your life about all the things you see on your walk. Take the time to listen to what they see on the walk.
  
• Sing: Anytime is good time to sing! Sing in the car, during bath time, on walks, and before bed. Not only does the singing help kids hear the parts of words which is a key early literacy skill, but research also indicates it is good for the singer!
• Read: Make reading fun! Sing a book. Ask your child open ended questions as you read.
• Write: Coloring and drawing are important pre-writing skills. Put out some crayons and paper so your child can create!
• Play: Make time to play with your child.