Here's What We Do Best!

Early-Literacy Programs

 We provide a variety of developmentally appropriate programs for every young children and their parents. The programs feature local professionals as resources for parents and emphasize the role of parents as the first teachers of their children, facilitate early intervention, and teach strategies for healthy child development and early literacy.

 

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KidZones in the Library

 Keach and Bishop Branch is home to a clean, specially-designed, welcoming space with developmentally appropriate toys for young children. Visit a KidZone where play, reading, and learning connect.

 

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Information that is Both Fun and Educational

 Our collection includes books, toys, music, and multimedia materials for babies, toddlers, parents, and service providers.

And did we mention we're a Family Place Library?

Part of our Family Place Playgroup a fun-filled program for toddlers ages 1-3 featuring free play, an art activity, circle time, and resources for parents. Sessions begin in February 2022! Take a look at our Babies & Toddlers page for more information. 

 

This is a five week program that involves toddlers and their parents and/or caregivers.                                                                      

The intended workshops builds on knowledge that good health, early learning, parental involvement and supportive communities play a critical role in young children's growth and development.

 

Virtual Family Place Presentations (Spring 2021)

(Click on the links below to watch the videos)

Driscoll Children's Hospital Injury Prevention

Coastal Bend Food Bank Social Services

 

 

 

“The Keach Family Library Family Place Program is made possible in part by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (2015).”

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Highly Trained Library Staff

 Our Children's Department staff receives specialized training in family support, child development, parent education, and best practices. Among other things, our staff can help you find just the right book for your child.

 

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Access to Technology

Each of our libraries has child-safe, filtered public computers to promote digital literacy and help children thrive in a technology-rich environment. Set your children up with an interactive, educational website from the eKids page, or send them out to our free homework resources!