The national project is funded by U.S. Department of Education's Ready To Learn grant with support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
Learn More about PBS KIDS Raising Readers at ReadytoLearnReading.org
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Library Corners
PBS Kids Raising Readers Library Corners
Reading adventures come to life in cozy book nooks nestled into libraries across the state. Library corners provide an inviting place where children, caregivers, and families can explore words, letters, and a variety of literacy activities together using interactive media, resources and books from popular PBS KIDS shows. Check the list below to find a Library Corner in your county
9 Reasons to Visit a Library
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PBS KIDS Library Corner Location |
| Allegany County Library |
Washington Street Library:
31 Washington Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
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Anne Arundel County
Public Library |
Brooklyn Park Branch:
1 East 11th Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21225
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| Enoch Pratt Free Library |
Herring Run Branch
3801 Erdman Avenue Baltimore, MD 21213
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| Enoch Pratt Free Library |
Northwood Branch
4420 Loch Raven Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21218
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| Enoch Pratt Free Library |
Orleans Street Branch
1303 Orleans Street Baltimore, MD 21231
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| Enoch Pratt Free Library |
Patterson Park Branch
158 N. Linwood Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224
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| Enoch Pratt Free Library |
Pennsylvania Avenue Branch
1531 W. North Avenue Baltimore, MD 21217
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Baltimore County Public Library
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Rosedale Branch Library:
6105 Kenwood Avenue, Rosedale, MD 21237
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Calvert Library
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Central-Prince Frederick:
850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD
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Caroline County Public Library
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Central Library:
100 Market Street, Denton, MD 21629
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Carroll County Public Library
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Finksburg Branch:
2265 Old Westminster Pike, Finksburg, MD 21048
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| Cecil County Public Library |
Elkton Central Branch:
301 Newark Avenue, Elkton, MD 21921
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Dorchester County Public Library
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Central Library:
303 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
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| Frederick County Public Library |
Urbana Regional Library:
9020 Amelung Street, Frederick, MD 21704
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Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County
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Accident Branch:
106 S. North Street, Accident, MD 21520
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Harford County Public Library
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Bel Air Branch:
100 E. Pennsylvania Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014
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| Howard County Library |
East Columbia Branch:
6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045
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| Kent County Public Library |
Chestertown Branch:
408 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620
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| Montgomery County Public Library |
Chevy Chase Branch:
8005 Connecticut Avenue, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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Prince George's County Memorial Library
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Fairmount Heights Branch:
5904 Kolb Street, Fairmount Heights, MD 20743
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| Queen Anne's County Free Library |
Kent Island Branch:
200 Library Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666 |
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St. Mary's County Library
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Leonardtown Branch:
23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650
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| Somerset County Library |
Princess Anne - Headquarters
11767 Beechwood Street, Princess Anne, MD 21853
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Talbot County Free Library
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Main Branch-Easton
100 West Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601
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Washington County Free Library
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Hagerstown (Central Location):
100 S. Potomac Street, Hagerstown, MD
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Wicomico County Free Library
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Centre Branch:
Centre at Salisbury, N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD
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| Worcester County Library |
Pocomoke Branch:
301 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851
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PBS KIDS Raising Readers Library Corners are a partnership between PBS, the Corporation of Public Broadcasting, Maryland Public Television and the Maryland State Department of Education Division of Library Development and Services.
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Information for Parents/Caregivers
Parents and caregivers discover handy tips and tricks to encourage children to read. Link to relevant resources and easy-to-use activities that tie into everyday learning. Enjoy many creative ways to raise a reader and encourage early learning.
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Teachers
Liven up classroom learning with links to activity plans organized by six specific learning domains and aligned to MSDE State Curriculum standards. Show your students how fun reading can be when you bring Big Bird, Super WHY! and other favorite characters into classroom activities.
Maryland childcare providers can learn online and meet professional development requirements with two PBS KIDS Raising Readers courses. Raising Readers: Preparing Preschoolers for Success and Raising Readers: Ready to Read and Write with Digital Media (PreK) are MSDE approved for 15 clock hours and offers licensed providers an opportunity to learn anytime, anywhere – online!
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PBS Kids Island
 Fun for kids at PBS Kids Island
Take a voyage to an interactive learning island brimming with exciting stories, games and activities featuring content from new and established PBS KIDS® programs. An embedded progress tracker on Kids Island helps parents', teachers and caregivers monitor children's development online. Recommended ages: 3-6
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The Great Word Quest
 Join the Great Word Quest
Join a team, start an online scavenger hunt, and build reading skills in a race to earn the most words. Kids find and collect words by playing games from their favorite shows like Martha Speaks, The Electric Company and Word Girl. Parents and teachers can track each child’s progress as they conquer reading skills. Recommended ages: 6-8
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PBS Kids On-Air Programming
Roar with the lovable literacy lions, fly high with Super WHY! and sing along with Sesame Street when you tune into the creative kids shows behind the PBS KIDS Raising Readers initiative. Integrated content from the shows, engaging activities and quality resources throughout the site enhance and support children’s literacy skills in a fresh new way.
MPT Children's Program Schedule
 Sesame Street
Kids favorite, and parents too, Sesame Street brings a cast of furry friends to life to get kids ready for school and help establish an early foundation for learning. Colorful characters sing upbeat songs and interact with everyday people to engage children in relevant interactive learning.
 Between the Lions
Lovable lions run a magical library where book characters come to life to help children learn letters and sounds through skits, songs and animation. The literacy series, for kids ages 4-7, playfully demonstrates the joys of reading with a fun-loving family of lions.
 Super WHY!
Children ages 3-6 interact with literacy super heroes in a magical place called Storybook Village. The playful, animated characters solve problems with their unique literacy-based super powers. Leap into learning and get to know Alpha Pig with "Alphabet Power," Wonder Red with "Word Power," Princess Presto with "Spelling Power," and Super Why with the "Power to Read."
 Martha Speaks
Tune into this new animated series for kids ages 4-7 and meet Martha, a beloved family dog, who slurps alphabet soup that gives her the power of human speech. Martha Speaks engages kids in learning through humorous adventures to help expand their vocabulary.
 The Electric Company
Get re-charged with this contemporary, hip new version of the classic children's series from the 70's. The Electric Company teaches important literacy skills and motivates school age kids to read using cool dance moves and energetic music.
 Word World
Animals form words with their bodies in an enchanting 3-D animated series which encourages kids ages 3-5 to make friends with playful word friends Dog, Sheep, Frog, Duck, Pig and Ant. Words come to life and meander into the minds of curious kids through this high-spirited cast of characters
MPT Children's Program Schedule
For more information about the PBS KIDS Raising Readers Initiative, please contact Karla Thompson, kthompson@mail.mpt.org.
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