The Early Childhood Lending Library is a combination of books, toys, activities, games and learning resources that are available for ANYONE who has or works with young children to use. These resources are free and can be checked out for up to two weeks.
Story Stretchers
Tote bags that contain one or more books, an activity/toy and suggestions for more ways to interact with the story. These packs are available for both preschoolers and infants/toddlers.
![]() | Experience Bins Our Experience Bins have a main theme, such as Camping, Dinosaurs, At the Zoo, My Body, In the Kitchen and many more. In each bin are activities, toys, books and other items that relate to the theme. Both preschooler and infant/toddler are available. | ![]() |
Cultural Diversity Awareness
Experience Bins and Story Stretchers that are focused on cultural diversity, including special abilities, different heritages, family types and more.
Curriculum, Screening and Assessments
We have the approved Curriculum, Screening and Assessment Tools that are to be used with the Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
To find our more, get a list of all the items we have available, or to request an item contact the Central Resource Center at (877)614-7328 or pop in during our business hours to check out items from the Lending Library
Great Start to Quality
Central Resource Center
3425 Belle Chase Way
Suite 1
Lansing, MI 48911
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