It’s Summer Reading time at Sterling Public Library. This year’s theme is “Color Our World.” We have lots of great programs planned. Each week on Monday at 10:00 a.m., beginning June 2, we will have ...

The benefits of reading with children are innumerable. Children who read with their caregivers report higher levels of reading comprehension, fluency and self-confidence. But do you know of its mental ...

Reading is one of the most important life skills a child can have. Literacy affects job opportunities, study skills, and general ability to grow and advance in your life and career. Experts can ...

It’s a summer day and it's too hot to play outside. Your child is glued to a screen, content to spend their day with air-conditioning and digital media. Sound familiar? It’s the time of year when many ...

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Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...

The following essay is reprinted with permission from The Conversation, an online publication covering the latest research. Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is ...

Sunscreen, a water bottle, snacks, a hat? Add “books” to the list of required items to put in your bag when you leave the house this summer. Libraries in Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties ...