Going to the Library

Kimi went to the library with her dad. The library was quiet and peaceful. Kimi liked the smell of the books. She looked at the rows of shelves filled with books. Her dad helped her find a book about animals. Kimi sat at a table and started reading. She read about lions, elephants, and giraffes. Kimi loved the pictures in the book. Her dad sat beside her and read his book. After reading, Kimi chose two books to borrow. Her dad showed her how to use her library card. Kimi checked out her books and thanked the librarian. She was excited to read her new books at home.

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

  1. Library – A place where you can read or borrow books.

  2. Shelves – Flat surfaces used to store books.

  3. Librarian – A person who helps you at the library.

  4. Borrow – To take something for a short time.

  5. Card – A small object used for identification or access.

Individual Sentences

  1. Kimi went to the library with her dad.

  2. The library was quiet and peaceful.

  3. Kimi liked the smell of the books.

  4. She looked at the rows of shelves filled with books.

  5. Her dad helped her find a book about animals.

  6. Kimi sat at a table and started reading.

  7. She read about lions, elephants, and giraffes.

  8. Kimi loved the pictures in the book.

  9. Her dad sat beside her and read his book.

  10. After reading, Kimi chose two books to borrow.

  11. Her dad showed her how to use her library card.

  12. Kimi checked out her books and thanked the librarian.

  13. She was excited to read her new books at home.

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "What do you like about the library?"

  1. Casual: "Hey, what do you like about the library?"

  2. Intimate: "Sweetie, what’s your favorite thing about the library?"

  3. Formal: "May I ask what you enjoy most about the library?"

  4. Business: "Could you share your thoughts about why you like the library?"

  5. Writing: "Please let me know what you enjoy about the library."

Natural Dialogue

Me: What did you do at the library?
Friend: I read a book about animals.
Me: What animals did you read about?
Friend: Lions, elephants, and giraffes.
Me: Did you borrow any books?
Friend: Yes, I borrowed two books to read at home.