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I love the sunshine and warmer weather! I am finding it hard not to go crazy planting flowers outdoors; after all, it is only May in Montana! I did get my tomato starters in the greenhouse, so that should tide me over until my vacation, when I can plant and garden to my heart's content. It does, however, get me excited for Summer Reading at the Whithal Community Library! Open to all ages; all you need to do is read, track your time, and turn it in for great prizes! We also offer programs every...
It would appear you are once again stuck with me, Miss Brandi, for this week’s update from the Whitehall Community Library! Let’s talk about Early Literacy! It’s not just about your child learning to read. In fact, there are several skills your child needs to master before they start learning to read. Print Awareness: Understanding how print works, reading from left to right, top to bottom, and that the words they see have meaning. Letter Knowledge: Recognizing the different shapes of each letter, knowing their names and sounds, and recog...
Let me introduce myself! I'm Brandi, the assistant Librarian here at the Whitehall Community Library. I have been asked to write this week's column; so I thought I would take this opportunity to share my passion here at the library. It is my goal to help each and every child grow to be a lifelong learner. I love seeing that "light bulb" moment when a child finally gets it - the wheels start turning and a thousand why questions follow. They ask such amazing questions I have to research and learn...