Sing

Singing slows down language, causing the sounds that make up words to become more evident. Putting words to music also helps children remember the language and its meaning.

Please note: The Hoopla service ended March 31, 2026.

Programs At Your Library:

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

A free program encouraging all parents and caregivers to read daily to their children, ensuring a solid foundation for when their child reaches kindergarten. Sign up at any Siouxland Libraries branch or online by visiting READsquared.

Your child will receive an egg shaker after reading 800 books. Use an egg shaker, tapping sticks, scarves, or wrist ribbons to echo rhythms and follow the music's beat. Music encourages expression through movement and aids the development of early childhood learners.

Events at Your Library:

Symphony Storytime

Encourage a love of reading and music at this special storytime. South Dakota Symphony will provide musical accompaniment for this special program. Learn about musicians and instruments after the performance. All ages welcome. Ask your storyteller for more information about this special event.

Services at Your Library:

Hoopla

Gain free, 24/7 to a variety of children’s music through our online app, Hoopla. 

Learning at Home:

• Singing songs help children learn new words and concepts they wouldn't normally hear in everyday conversation.
• Play different kinds of music and dance! Clap your hands, stomp your feet, snap your fingers to help your child feel the rhythm and beat. Children also develop motor skills as they clap, jump, and twirl.
• Putting words to music helps children remember them. Make up your own songs to teach different concepts like numbers, colors, shapes, letters, etc.
• Try singing your bedtime routine or a clean-up song to help with transitions.
• Nursery rhymes provide bite-sized learning opportunities for young children to develop key developmental skills and can often be the trigger for hours of creative and open-ended play.