text:  Many library story times go beyond reading and incorporate fun activities to get children on their feet and engaged with play and sounds. Visit your local library to find story times near you. You can also create your own interactive story time at home or at the neighborhood park. Just bring some books along during your next outing. Reading stories with your child's friends is also great. These simple steps will help your children develop strong literacy skills and a love of books. This Kids Count Minute is a message from Indiana Youth Institute.