I moved to East Ridge in 2011. Neither of my kids were in school, yet. Being new to the community and with little kids to entertain, I was ecstatic when I found out there was a library within walking distance and that they had a story time for kids! Going to the library was our social time. We met other kids and parents. The normal routine was to go to story time and then go to the playground to burn off some energy. After every story, the kids did a craft that went with the theme of the books. The girls would make the craft at the library and then come home and make it again.
We started going to the library several times a week, not just on Tuesday when it was story time. We would sit at the little tables and Zelda would practice pointing out colors and shapes, and reading what she could. Ava would "organize" the crate of board books. I truly feel like Zelda's love of reading is thanks to those days we spent at the library, before she was even in pre-k.
Some of you might not know, but Zelda has speech issues. She was completely non-verbal until she was almost 4. It might sound crazy...but she could read before she could talk. I would spend several hours a day reading to her and Ava. Whatever they picked out. A Christmas book in June?? Sure! Whatever interested them.
It was at the East Ridge Library that the girls were introduced to Pete The Cat, Llama Llama, Fancy Nancy...and so many other beloved characters that have shaped their childhood. Here are a few photos taken at the library, through the years.
