If you run a public library children’s program, you probably know the drop-off. Kids age out of storytime and a good chunk of your regulars just… disappear. They’re not tweens yet. They’re not ready for independent reading clubs. They’re somewhere in the middle, and for a while, we weren’t serving them well. That gap is what led me to start Curious Kids, a monthly hands-on program for children roughly ages six through nine. It’s become one of my favorite things we do, and I want to share what’s made it work. What Curious Kids Looks Like Each session starts with a read-aloud, but not your typical storytime fare. We deliberately choose picture books that are a step up and are longer, denser, and more conceptually rich than what you’d share with a three-year-old. Books that reward attention. From there, we move into three activity stations that all connect to the…
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