Early Literacy Initiative from the Fox River Valley Public Library District
What is it?
Welcome Little One! The Library’s early literacy program is designed to introduce families to the importance of reading and talking to babies from birth—and how the Library is here to help every step of the way.
Families with babies up to 12 months old who live within our district can receive a free Welcome Little One Bag, filled with fun and valuable items and information.
How does it work?
All babies up to 12 months old in our district are eligible—just visit the Library Youth Services Department to get your free goodie bag.
Welcome Kit Includes:
- Canvas duffle bag
- Bilingual board book
- Baby-friendly educational toy
- Early Literacy handout (English/Spanish)
The Library is Here to Help!
The Library supports learning at every stage of life—starting with your baby’s first stories. We believe that learning happens best through play, connection, and curiosity. The early years are full of wonder, and we're here to help families make the most of them with joyful moments of reading, singing, talking, and exploring together.
We’re excited to support families by:
- Encouraging reading and talking with babies
- Increasing access to books and resources
- Building lifelong library habits
- Strengthening the bond between parent and child through literacy
We can’t wait to see all the little ones come in with their families!
The Welcome Little One program was made possible thanks to a donation from the Dundee Lions Club. To learn more about their work, visit dundeelions.org.