Story time is about so much more than just stories, says JC, who has found learning at 58th Street Library "changed everything" for her baby. There, they enjoy books, parenting tips, and even sign language as a way to build skills for life long learning. "Even though I was a teacher," JC says. "I still need to learn how to be a mother."

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