Nazheer Green, age 4, of Syracuse, is shown using an AWE computer.
(Syracuse, NY – March 2013) New” AWEsome” Computers Highlighted in 8 Week Pizza and Early Literacy Evening Programming for Children 3-5 years at Central Library, Wednesdays March 30 through May 8 at 6 p.m.
New at OCPL City Branches this year are exciting new computer systems designed to help advance early literacy skills in children ages 2-10. The state of the art systems are safe, stand alone computers that are not connected to the Internet and offer age appropriate award winning educational and fun games for children in the circular areas of reading, math, science, social studies, writing, arts and music.
The computers are available for use by children during the open hours of the city branch libraries. However, Central Library is pleased to announce its continuing 8 week Pizza and Early Literacy Story Time Programs. Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm through May 8 join in at Children’s World on the 4th floor of Central Branch Library for traditional story time programming combined with educational computer games designed to promote early literacy in children ages 3-5 and free pizza and juice!
The games are fun and entertaining with recognizable children’s characters such as the cast of sesame street, Dora the Explorer and Diego from Nick Jr. However, the games also emphasize the five main skills of early literacy: talking, singing, writing, playing and reading. By developing these skills parents and caregivers are ensuring a great start to their Childs launch into the world of early literacy.
Pizza and Early Literacy Story time is only open to parents and caregivers with children ages 3-5.
Space is limited so pre-registration is requested. To register contact Matthew Mac Vittie at
(315) 435-1900, matthew.macvittie@onlib.org or stop in to Children’s World during regular Central Branch Library hours.
Children’s World is located at Onondaga County Public Library Central Branch at 447 South Salina Street, Syracuse NY 13202 www.onlib.org