Phoenix Public Library's Storytimes Online With Gretchen are big hit with parents and children. These interactive video programs include play, singing, and dancing. Storytimes build vocabulary, important prereading and motor skills in young children. Since launching just over two weeks ago the program has been viewed over 2500 times.
Raising Arizona Kids
recommends it to their subscribers, calling Storytime with Gretchen, “terrific—a joy to watch."
Library customer Zaida Dedolph posted, “Just want to give a shoutout to Gretchen at @PhxLibrary. Your YouTube videos have gotten my toddler through some tough times this week."
Currently there are seven video sessions posted on the Phoenix Public Library site with more being added every week. Phoenix Public Library is dedicated to bringing you quality programs and resources during this unprecedented time. Check out all our online resources at phoenixpubliclibrary.org. Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/phxlibrary, follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/phoenixpubliclibrary and “like us" on Facebook at facebook.com/phoenixpubliclibrary
Support for early literacy programs is provided by a grant from First Things First, which partners with families and communities to give all Arizona children the opportunity to arrive at kindergarten healthy and ready to succeed. Learn more at FirstThingsFirst.org
