Parents and caregivers working to get their children ready for kindergarten can turn to the Tuscarawas County Public Library System for help.

The library can help children get a jump start on skills for success with its Kindergarten Readiness series geared toward ages 2-5 years. Each session will explore strategies and share tips to help parents and caregivers prepare their children for school success.

Sessions at the Main Library (121 Fair Ave. NW in New Philadelphia) include:

  • KRP – Rhyme Time: Saturday, September 16th at 11:00 AM
  • KRP – More or Less: Saturday, October 14th at 11:00 AM
  • KRP – Little & Big:  Saturday, November 11th at 11:00 AM

Sessions at the Strasburg Branch (356 5th Street SW in Strasburg) include:

  • Preschool Play: Wednesday, November 29th at 10:30 AM
  • Preschool Play: Wednesday, December 6th at 10:30 AM

Registration is required for these programs and can be done through the event calendar or by phone. For more information on these programs or other library services, please call your nearest TCPL location: Bolivar 330-874-2720, Main Library 330-364-4474, Strasburg 330-878-5711, Sugarcreek 330-852-2813, or Tuscarawas 740-922-2748.