Briarcliff Manor Public Library reading aloud tips

10 Tips from your Children's Librarian

• Make reading aloud a daily habit. -Port Chester Public Library
• Be prepared. Put books in your car, in your briefcase, in your purse and read aloud at every opportunity. -New Rochelle Public Library
• Find a comfortable place, sit close and let your child turn the pages. -John C. Hart Memorial Library
• Repeat favorites-children love hearing the same story over & over. -John C. Hart Memorial Library
• Take turns reading out loud with your child; make it fun. -Westchester library System
• Read books you can excited about too. -Ardsley Public Library
• Don't forget about non-fiction books. Biographies, poetry and even science books can make great Read-Alouds. -Katonah Public Library
• Visit libraries & bookstores-encourage children to choose their own books. -Hendrick Hudson Free Library
• Ask your librarian for suggestions. -Greenburgh Public Library
• Relax and cherish these times together. -Rye Free Reading Room