The Santa Barbara Public Library System will present an Early Literacy Concert Series in November and December, sponsored by First 5 Santa Barbara County. Designed for children from age 0 to 5, each performance creates a fun, informal, social setting that spurs engagement and supports children’s oral language development, preparing them for literacy. Adults are encouraged to sing along and watch their child build early literacy skills. The concert series includes songs in English and Spanish performed by local children’s musicians Putnee and Sandcastle Music Together.

First 5 Santa Barbara County’s mission is to improve the lives of children from birth to the age of 5 through the support of countywide, integrated, culturally relevant and sustainable systems of service that promote optimal child development.

The Santa Barbara Public Library System and First 5 invite families and children to this free Early Literacy Concert Series on the following date:

Thursday, November 1 at Goleta Library, 10:30am (500 N. Fairview Ave., Goleta) with Sandcastle Music Together