Services for Kids and Caregivers
Services at the Library
Early Literacy Materials
Discovery Packs of Learning and Early Literacy Backpacks
The development of language and literacy skills begins at birth. Children develop much of their capacity for learning in the first three years of life, when their brains grow to 90 percent of their eventual adult weight.
You are the key to your child's success in learning to read. When you read, talk or play with your child, you're stimulating the growth of your child's brain and building the connections that will become the building blocks for reading. Brain development research shows that reading aloud to your child every day increases his brain's capacity for language and literacy skills and is the most important thing you can do to prepare him for learning to read.
Our mission is to encourage all adults who have significant contact with children 0-5 to talk and read with them to help with success both in school and life. We provide numerous hands on materials to help stimulate your child's brain.
Early World of Learning uses narrated stories, interactive games and reference material for children ages 3-7. It helps with vocabulary, comprehension, phonics, and reading fluency.
Daycare and Preschool Services
Brighton District Library staff have identified these resources to assist providers with incorporating the library into their daycare or preschool setting.
Books in a Box -This program loans a collection of 25 picture books to childcare, preschool and Head Start facilities. The collection checks out for four weeks and may not be be renewed. Book Boxes are to be picked up and returned to the Youth Services Department. A business library card is necessary for this service. Please call to reserve your box. 810-229-6571 x. 223.
On-Site Visits- As schedules permit, Youth Services staff will visit your site to share 30 minutes of books, music, rhymes and finger plays. We will discuss care of books, getting a library card, library materials and services.
Library Visits- We offer a 30-minute story time, craft and tour of the Youth Services Department.
Please use this form to schedule a visit.
Kurzweil 3000
Kurzweil 3000 - located in the Access Center (next to main bank of Adult computers) - Librarians will be happy to assist you in using these tools!
Kurzweil Educational System provides complete reading, writing, and study solutions to help students overcome learning challenges and succeed academically. It is intended for struggling students in grades 3 and above. Kurzweil 3000 software aids educators in meeting the needs of struggling learners, including English Language Learners (ELL) students and students with special needs. It enables educators in providing differentiated instruction without having to make adjustments to the curriculum.
Community Services
The youth services department provides many services in the communty.
Badge Boxes are available for any troop in Livingston County. Each box contains directions and items needed to complete a Brown Try-it or Junior badge. The box checks out for three weeks. In addition, a binder containing scouting ceremonies, Juliet Lowe's birthday and meeting fillers is available for use in the Library. This service is made possible through the efforts of Troop 40728. For more information or a list of available badge themes, contact the Youth Services Desk (810) 229-6571 x. 223.
Books in a Box -This program loans a collection of 25 picture books to childcare, preschool and Head Start facilities. The collection checks out for four weeks and may not be be renewed. Book Boxes are to be picked up and returned to the Youth Services Department. A business library card is necessary for this service. Please call to reserve your box. 810-229-6571 x. 223.
Books While You Wait At various locations throughout Livingston County, children's books are available to browse and keep. Staff refresh the collections once per month with gently used books. Currently we stock the Women's Resource Center, Livingston County Health Department, Pregnancy Help Clinic, and Gleaners Food Bank. Your donations are greatly appreciated.
Daycare and Preschool Services
Outreach to schools- Brighton District Library is committed to working with local schools to promote books, reading and library resources. We would be happy to visit your school and share with staff our newest books, databases and or services. We will also visit your classroom.
