PROGRAM INFORMATION

Ask the librarian about registration for our Preschool Storytimes for ages 3 - 6 and our student programs for grades 1 and up. Storytime is more than stories!

A monthly calendar of events is available at the Children's Desk.

TODDLER TIME STORIES (AGES 18 TO 36 MONTHS)

• Four weekly sessions for parent and child
• Currently offered during September, November, January, March and June.
• Children hear stories
• Sing songs
• Participate in a variety of activities
• Do simple crafts

PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES (AGES 3 TO 6)

• Five times to choose from per week.
• A 12-week session begins in January.
• An 8-week session offered during the summer.
• Another 12-week session begins in September.
• Registration begins 2 weeks prior to each class.
• Class limited to 25.
• Hear stories
• Sing songs
• Participate in fingerplays and action poems
• Do easy crafts
• Different theme featured each week.

STUDENT PROGRAMS (GRADES 1 AND UP)

• Two different programs each month.
Craft Time
• Meets 2nd Saturday of each month.
• 1-hour session from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. unless otherwise noted.
• Required registration begins 2 weeks prior to each session.
Craft or Family Time
• Meets 4th Wednesday of each month.
• 45-minute session from 4:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
• Required registration begins 2 weeks prior to each session.
• Programs centered around special themes
• Holiday craft program
• Other craft programs
• Programs are presented on Tuesday and Wednesday during the summer and on Saturdays during the school year

SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

• Pre-readers
• Elementary
• Young Adult
• Family

ANNUAL CHILDREN'S BOOK WEEK PROGRAM

MORE INFORMATION LATER

HELP FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS

• Assignment Alerts
• Assignment Reserves
• Special topic collections assembled on request
• Class Tours (call the Children's Room for an appointment at 663-4455)