Birth to Six

Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of 6 by 6!

Our October Favorites

New and otherwise great books recommended by our Youth Librarians

What's New in Picture Books

Picture books ordered over the last month

Halloween Books

Our favorites for the spookiest of holidays!

Jo Ho @ the Library

Accomplished storyteller Jo Ho celebrates Thanksgiving and teddy bears!

¡Feliz 10º aniversario del programa 6 por 6! Ver todos los recursos de 6 por 6 en español »

Books We Recommend

a little girl stands before her canvas on a hilltop
Colors
Kids play on the playground
Diversity - Picture Books
Field Trip to the Moon
Space
Always book cover
Unconditional Love

Other Great Resources for Birth to Six

Six Skills by Six Years


6 by 6: Ready to Read is our early literacy program. Watch our Early Literacy Librarian's introductory video for an overview!

Questions About 6 by 6 at Johnson County Library?

For your questions about early literacy and how the Library can help, please email us.

Our 6 by 6 program and its anniversary celebration in 2015 are co-sponsored by the Johnson County Library Foundation, Royals Charities and the John W. & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust, Bank of America, N.A., Trustee.

The 6 by 6 skills were developed based on "Every Child Ready to Read" principles.

A special thanks to the artist of the 6 by 6 images, children's author and illustrator, Brad Sneed.