Preschool Program: Ages birth to six & their parents or caregiver
Summer Reading is a great way to help preschoolers learn early literacy skills.
Preschool Reading Prize Form
(to print and return)
Parents/caregivers must read with their birth to 6 year old children to
earn prizes this summer. List the titles that you read. When you have finished
all thirty books, you can cash them in for a “grand” prize bag. Prizes can be
claimed from July 7 through July 12 and August 11 through August 16.
Registration Start Dates for programs:
Set A Begins May 27 | Set B Begins June 30
The Library will be closed July 4, No programming.
Look for the Storymobile this summer.
The storymobile summer reading schedule
Storytimes
Registration is required for all storytimes. Register by calling the Youth Services Dept. @
323-7705
For questions, contact Victoria Thompson-Hess
- Children's Programming Coordinator
Parents and Caregivers must stay with their children for all programs
B.A.B.Y. Storytime
Join in the bouncing and bobbing at this five week storytime series for 0-11
month olds and their parents. Babies’ brains develop so fast in the first year
that it’s the perfect time to start a tradition of reading and sharing books
together.
Location: Story Room
Set A1 Mondays- 9:30-10:15 am - June 9, 16, 23, 30
Set A2 Wednesdays- June 11, 18, 25, July 2
Set B1 Mondays-(9:30-10:15 am - July 14, 21, 28, August 4
Set B2 Wednesdays 9:30-10:15am - July 16, 23, 30, August 6
Twilight
B.A.B.Y. Storytime
Can’t come to BABY storytime during the morning hours? Then this is the
program for you! Join us for age appropriate stories, singing, and bouncing
for your little one. This program will allow you quality time before your
baby is in bed. For babies birth to 11 Months and their parents.
Located in the Family Place Room
Set A1 Tuesdays, 6:00-6:40pm - June 10, 17, 24,
July 1
Set B1 Tuesdays, 6:00-6:40pm - July 16,
23, 30, August 6
Evening Family Storytime
For the whole family! Spend "quality time" together while we sing silly
songs, learn movement activities, and hear stories, too!. There will be and
art activity table and open playtime with developmentally appropriate toys.
Program Time: Tuesday, 7:00-7:45pm
Location: Family Place
Room.
Set A June 10, 17, 24, July 1
Pre-School Storytime
A four week storytime for children ages 3-6 years old and their parents. We
motivate the mind with fun. Enjoy great stories, music, active participation
and hands-on activities.
Location: Family Place Room.
*Indicates the Storyroom
Set A
A1 (Mon)* 11:30-12:15pm - June 9, 16, 23, 30
A2 (Mon) 1:15-2:00pm - June 9, 16, 23, 30
A3 (Wed)* 11:30-12:15pm - June 11, 18, 25, July2
A4 (Fri) 10:30-11:15am - June 13, 20, 27 (no programming July 4)
Set B
B1 (Mon)* 11:30-12:15pm - July 14, 21, 28, August 4
B2 (Mon) 1:15-2:00pm - July 14, 21, 28, August 4
B3 (Wed)* 11:30-12:15pm - July 16, 23, 30, August 6
B4 (Fri) 10:30-11:15am - July 18, 25, August 1, 8
Totally Toddler Tales
This program for one and two-year-olds and their caregivers
combines music and movement, finger plays, and book sharing with the joy of
play!
Location: Family Place Room.
Set A
A1 (Mon) 9:30-10:15am - June 9, 16, 23, 30
A2 (Mon) 10:30-11:15am - June 9, 16, 23, 30
A3 (Tues) 9:30-10:15am - June 10, 17, 24, July 1
A4 (Tues) 10:30-11:15am - June 10, 17, 24, July 1
A5 (Thurs) 9:15-10:00am - June 12, 19, 26, July 3
Set B
A1 (Mon) 9:30-10:15am - July 14, 21, 28, August 4
A2 (Mon) 10:30-11:15am - July 14, 21, 28, August 4
A3 (Tues) 9:30-10:15am - July 15, 22, 29, August 5
A4 (Tues) 10:30-11:15am - July 15, 22, 29, August 5
A5 (Thurs) 9:15-10:00am - July 17, 24, 31, August 7
EVENING Toddler Tales
If you can’t come to the morning toddler tales, join us in the evening! This
program for one and two-year-olds and their caregivers combines music and
movement, finger plays, and book sharing with the joy of play! Location: Family Place Room.
Set A (Wed) 6:30-7:15pm - June 11,
18,25, July 2
Set B (Wed) 7:00-7:45pm - July 16, 23, 30, August 6
Family Place Schedule
Unless noted registration is required for all programs. For questions, contact
Beth Foresman
Family Place Coordinator
1,2,3 Play With Me
This hour of fun is designed for parents and children who have not yet
participated in a parent-child workshop. Parents and children will have
the opportunity to play and interact while community resource
specialists are available to offer advice and information on topics such
as: speech development, parenting, health and fitness, language and
literacy, and nutrition. For ages 12 months-3 years. NOTE: Families can only register for this program one time. Location: Family Place Room
Set A
Set A1 (Wed) 10:30-11:30am -June 11, 18, 25, July 2
Set A2 (Thur) 10:00-11:00am - June 12, 19, 26, July 3
Set A
Set B1 (Wed) 10:30-11:30am - July 16, 23, 30, August 6
Set B2 (Thurs) 10:00-11:00am -July 17, 24, 31, August 7
Four
and More
Join our school readiness workshop for parents and children 4 and 5
years old, who are not yet in kindergarten. The workshops focus on such
skills as book smarts, phonological awareness, fine motor skills and
letter knowledge. Each session has a make it-take-it activities. We
must ask that no siblings attend this program, since it is geared toward
a specific age group.
Location: Family Place Room
Set A1 (Thurs) 11:30-12:30pm - June 12, 19, 26, July 3
Set B1 (Tues) 6:30-7:30pm - July 15, 22, 29, August 5
Playgroups @James V. Brown
TThese playgroups are for parents with children ages 1-3 years, who
have completed the 1,2.3 or 3,2,1 programs only. The playgroups offer an
opportunity for families to continue the play experience with their
children while meeting new friends and playmates.
Program
Time - Friday, 11:30-12:30pm Location:
Family Place Room
Set A June 13, 20, 27 (no programs on July 4)
Set B July 18, 25, August 1, 8
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