WHY PLAY IS IMPORTANT IN A LIBRARY
A child's development begins at birth. A baby's brain is 80% developed by the age of three and 90% by age five. Play is the natural way children learn and early learning play experiences are critical to build skills for literacy and future success in school.
Storybook SCCLD spaces are designed with specific elements for children 0-10 years old to build those essential skills. Incorporating early learning play spaces into a library welcomes all families and children to start early, developing skills needed to become successful learners, and surrounding them with books to encourage a lifelong love of reading. For more information about Storybook SCCLD and how it contributes towards early literacy, visit sccld.org/storybooksccld. View the Campbell Library video below for more information on how Storybook SCCLD children's spaces encourage children to become successful readers and learners.
LOS ALTOS LIBRARY: The Children's Room will be temporarily closed starting October 19 during construction of the Los Altos Orchard Outing. Children's materials will be available at Los Altos Library in front of the children's room. Any item in the collection at another library location can be placed on hold and delivered to your local library. The Woodland Library located at 1975 Grant Road in Los Altos is also open 7 days/week.
Check back for updates on the construction as well as information on the Grand Opening celebration event!
For more information about Storybook SCCLD, visit sccld.org/storybooksccld. If you would like to learn how Storybook SCCLD started from community input and feedback to add areas for play-based learning and motor skill development for children, to the enchanting children's early learning playspaces now available, view the timeline highlighting the development roadmap Storybook SCCLD Roadmap
STORYBOOK SCCLD PLAY SPACES NOW OPEN:
Cupertino Library Aquarium Adventure
Gilroy Library Earthen Excursion
Milpitas Library Railway Rollick
Morgan Hill Library Trusty Trails
Saratoga Library Redwood Romp
Campbell Library Dreamy Downtown
