Preschool Story Time program stimulates children's reading skills

Camp Pendleton libraries are currently offering Preschool Story Time, a free program that helps children learn more about literacy in a safe and caring environment.

The program consists of organized sessions that include book and poetry readings, sing-alongs, arts and crafts and other literacy-related activities that allow children to interact with each other and form early friendships.

“Research shows that six pre-reading skills must be acquired before a child can learn to read,” said Barbara Giberson, children’s department librarian, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton libraries. “Preschool Sto...