Parent Resources

Library Storytime

  • Leighton Township Library opens in a new window in Moline offers Storytime (ages 2-5) Wednesdays at 10:30am. Movin' & Groovin' (ages 1-5) Fridays at 10:30am.
  • Henika Library opens in a new window in Wayland offers Preschool story time Tuesdays 11:00am - 12:00pm.
  • Dorr Township Library opens in a new window holds Preschool Storytime on Tuesdays at 10:30 am.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

cow reading a bookAllegan County Libraries and Allegan County United Way are encouraging families to read 1,000 books to their children before they reach Kindergarten!  That is one book a day for 3 years OR 10 books a week for 2 years OR 20 books a week for one year.  Stop by any Allegan County Library to learn about fun incentives for your child to participate!

View more information at Henika 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten


Help Me Grow Website opens in a new window

PDF DocumentNight time Routine Chart

Imagination Library opens in a new window- Free books for kids in Allegan County up to age five

PDF DocumentTeach Them to Read

MI Child Healthy Kids opens in a new window

Great Start Connect opens in a new window will provide families with the opportunity to quickly and conveniently search for and contact child care providers and preschools in the State of Michigan.  Log onto the Great Start website, then click on the "Parents" box.

Websites for early literacy and school readiness:

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Tumble Books opens in a new window

PBS Kids opens in a new window

Websites for Math Readiness:

PBS Math opens in a new window

Preschool Math Activities opens in a new window