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Kristin Yourdon

Kristin Yourdon
Manager, Little Read Wagon

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Early Childhood Services

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Library Read Wagon logoThe LITTLE READ WAGON is the San Antonio Public Library’s early literacy program, designed to support the development of young children’s love of books, reading and learning.

Little Read Wagon staff provide foundational literacy information and materials to parents, extended family, and caregivers of children ages birth-five years. Services are provided free of charge at public libraries, childcare facilities, schools and community-based organizations.

The Little Read Wagon mission is to empower the San Antonio community with an increased awareness of, and the tools to support, early literacy skills.

Are you an early childhood professional? Be sure to check out our resource guide created just for you!

 

News & Announcements

Spring 2024

Spring 2024

Join the early childhood outreach team for free play this spring! 

Free play means having the choice of what to play with, how to play with it and for how long. Children can problem solve, develop social & emotional skills and express themselves, all of which are essential to building healthy brains. 






Let's Play at San Pedro Branch Library! - First Saturdays, times vary

Monthly, April through July 2024

April 6th - 10 am - 1 pm

May 4th - 10 am - 12 pm

June 1st  and July 6th - 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Put on your play clothes and join us outside the San Pedro Branch Library! Rain or shine, drop in and be ready to play outdoors. Materials will include a wide variety of loose parts, art and sensory materials. Materials may be messy. Designed especially for children 0-5 years old and their families. Free, no registration required.

Let's Play at Mission Branch Library - Wednesdays, 10 am - 12 pm

Weekly, March 27th - May 15th

Put on your play clothes and join us outside at the Mission Branch Library! Rain or shine, drop in any time between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm and be ready to play. Play materials may be messy. Designed especially for children 0-5 years old and their families. Free, no registration required.

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Programs & Activities

Let's Play!

Use this link to find Let's Play events. This program is most appropriate for adults and their children (or grandchildren, nieces, nephews, neighbors and friends) ages 5 and younger.

For questions, please email lrwsapl@sanantonio.gov or call 210-207-2597.

Upcoming Teacher Workshops

Little Read Wagon workshops are always about early literacy! During the 2022-2023 school year early childhood professionals can choose from an in-person English workshop: Building Resilience Through Play and an online workshop in Spanish: Alfabetizacíon Temprana, Relaciones y Recursos para la Resiliancia. Click on the workshop titles to visit the events calendar for more information and to register.

Please visit our Resources for Early Childhood Professionals guide for information about other training providers.

Professional Development for Child Care Providers

The San Antonio Public Library's early literacy training (for those who work with children five and younger) is fun and FREE. For questions, please email lrwsapl@sanantonio.gov or call 210-207-2597.

Frequently asked questions

Q. Who may attend?
A. We welcome anyone who lives or works in Bexar County, works directly with young children (birth-five years) and wants to learn about how to help young children develop early literacy skills. Children may not attend with you.

Q. How often may I attend?
A. You may attend each training topic once per calendar year. Topics change as new workshops are developed. Please check your certificate for the title and date of the last training you attended.

Q. How do I register?
A. Register for the workshop date of your choice by visiting https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar/id/lrw.

Q. How much does the training cost?
A. The training is FREE!

Q. How should I dress?
A. We recommend comfortable, casual clothes and that you wear layers or bring a sweater or light jacket especially if you tend to be cold.

Q. Can I use this workshop towards my annual training hours?
A. All participants are given a certificate of clock hours which can be used towards the annual training required by the Texas Licensing Law, Rules & Minimum Standards.

Q. Do you offer CPE hours?
A. No, Little Read Wagon does not offer CEU's or the CPE hours.

 

Guides

  • Early Literacy for Families - Prepare your child for success in reading, school and life with these resources from the San Antonio Public Library's early literacy program.
  • Resources for Early Childhood Professionals - Do you need training hours? Ideas for your classroom? A way to connect with other teachers? If you work with children ages five and younger, this resource guide is for you.
  • Early Literacy in the Community - Early literacy in action, information on what the team does and how to request services.
  • Every Child Read to read - Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing and most importantly, Playing are the essentials to building a healthy brain. Learn more about the research behind early literacy at the library.