Early Elementary (Kindergarten-3rd Grade) - Jersey City Free Public Library

Early Elementary (Kindergarten-3rd Grade)

Events at the Library

Phonics & Decodable Books – Science of Reading-aligned books
Parent & Caregiver Workshops – Support for beginning readers

Early Literacy Tips

Focus on letter sounds and blending to build decoding skills.
Let children read aloud and praise their effort.
Play word games like rhyming or syllable clapping to boost phonemic awareness.

Library Database Resources

OverDrive Kids/Libby: Classic children’s books, popular children’s books, kids books, books for kids, best children’s books, best children’s books by age.
Encyclopedia Britanica: Provides trusted information from Encyclopedia Brittanica across various subjects.

Reading List

Cover Image of The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson

The Day You Begin

Cover Image of Last Stop on Market Street by Matt de la Peña

Last Stop on Market Street

Cover Image of Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book) by Oge Mora

Thank You, Omu! (Caldecott Honor Book)

Cover Image of I Am Enough by Grace Byers

I Am Enough

Cover Image of How to Write a Story by Kate Messner

How to Write a Story

Cover Image of The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

The Cat in the Hat

Cover Image of Henry and Mudge by Cynthia Rylant

Henry and Mudge

Cover Image of Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin, James Dean

Pete the Cat I Love My White Shoes

Cover Image of Frog and Toad Are Friends by Arnold Lobel

Frog and Toad Are Friends

Cover Image of We Are in a Book! (An Elephant and Piggie Book) by Mo Willems

We Are in a Book! (An Elephant and Pi...

Events

The JCFPL Learning Center registration is now open, sign up for classes here!