Story times feature picture books, songs, fingerplays, puppets, flannel boards, games and crafts. Three sessions per year are held:
- Fall (late-September - Thanksgiving)
- Winter ( late January or early February - April)
- Summer (June-July)
. Children are divided into four age groups:
- Family Lapsit (ages 0 to 34 months)
- Our Own Story Time (ages 3-5 or those who have not yet started Kindergarten)
- Little Rainbows Sensory Storytime (children who have a developmental age of 3-6 but may be at a physical age of up to 11 years old.)
- Special Themed Story Times (ages 2-6) -scheduled seasonally, when available
TODDLER TIME
This 15-20 minute program is for children ages 35 months and under and their parents. Singing, finger plays, puppets and nursery rhyme repetition are used to help foster healthy brain development and to potentially enhance early language skills. Occasionally other activities such as scarves & parachute are used as well. Parents accompany their child(ren) and can interact with them in this fun and caring environment. Older and younger siblings are welcome.
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DATES & TIMES
Fall 7-10 week session
Winter 5-6 week session
10:15 a.m. Tuesdays & Wednesdays
On Tuesday election days toddler lapsit will be cancelled
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FALL 2013 SESSIONS
Begins October 2
Ends November 20
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BOOK KIDS
Children ages 3 - 6 (*or those who have not yet started Kindergarten) are invited. This 30-minute program features slightly longer stories and activities for children who are ready to attend story time on their own. Some children may require your assistance during the story time. Please make sure that your child knows where he/she can find you.
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DATES & TIMES
Fall 8 - 10 week session
Winter 8-10 week session
Summer 6-7 week session
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10:30 a.m.
Due to AARP needing the meeting room on Tuesdays February-April, Tuesday storytime may be shorter.
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Summer 2013 SESSIONS
Begins on June 11
Ends July 23
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LITTLE RAINBOWS SENSORY STORYTIME
This is a sensory storytime designed especially for children on the Autism Spectrum or those who may have Sensory Processing delays. We can accomodate children ages 3 through age 11 who are at a developmental age of 3-6 years old. Children need to be accompanied by a parent or therapist.
This 25-40 minute story hour will consist of a greeting song, stories, music and dancing. There may a brief craft activity occasionally. The same person will do the storyhour each month.
We have a tent, sensory toys, a beanbag chair, and colorful cushions to help make the environment feel safer for your child.
Registration is not required. However, we encourage you to register so you can pick up a booklet to help make your child feel more comfortable about our story room and library. We could also mail the booklet to you, if you register by phone. Space is limited to 6 children. We hope to meet you soon.
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2013 SUMMER SCHEDULE
(subject to change)
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10:15am on THURSDAYS
closed on July 4
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June 13, 20, 27 & July 11 &18
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