Storytime with the Firefly Award books @ 10:30

Come to the library to enjoy the 5 nominated Firefly Award books, along with fingerplays and songs. At the completion of the program, children ages 0 to 5 may vote on their favorite book to help determine the 2024 winner. 

The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award is an initiative of the Indiana Center for the Book.  This state award is administered by the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Committee made up of professionals in Indiana including teachers, librarians, caregivers, and project coordinators; all of whom are involved in early childhood development.  Picture books serve an important role in the first years of the life of a child.  The purpose of this award is to encourage parents, caregivers, and very young children to interact together with exceptional picture books. Each year, Children ages 0-5 are encouraged to vote for one of five nominated titles.