Children's Event Quick View
Story Time Programs
for our Youngest Library Users
Aside from the Story Hours we offer in the
Children’s Room, we are pleased to offer Lego Club, Crafternoons, the Preschool Playgroup, Family Fun Nights and other fun events that happen (think Snowflake Workshop.) And we have plenty of games should you just want to hang with family and friends for an impromtu part of your day.
Just an FYI- we are covering all events and Story Times while Miss Amy is on leave.
January 11
Registration for Registered Toddler Time, Preschool Story Hour, Preschool Playgroup 10:00
Mark your calendars because registration for the winter/spring story hour session begins on Wednesday, January 11th!
There will be one toddler time session on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM beginning on January 18th and running through May 10th (excluding the weeks of school vacation). Toddler time is for children ages 0-3 and is 15-20 minutes of short stories, songs, rhymes, puppet visits, egg shaking, scarf waving, and a whole lot of fun! Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot for the 15-week session.
Preschool story hour returns on Thursdays at 10:30 AM this winter and spring! This 45-minute program is for children ages 3-5 who are able to separate from their parent/caregiver for the first portion of the program. We begin with about 30 minutes of longer stories, rhymes, songs, and the chance to "Go Bananas!" before we welcome the grownups into the story room to help everyone with their craft! Preschool story hour will run from January 19th through May 11th.
Registration for both the Wednesday toddler time and our preschool story hour is required. Once a child is registered, they will hold a spot for the entire 15-week session. We require walk-in registration for the first three days, and will begin taking sign-ups over the phone or email beginning on Saturday, January 14th.
Monday Mornings When We Are Open
Drop In Toddler Time 10:30
Toddler time is continuing on Monday morning! Join Miss Sandy (or Miss Heidi or Mrs. Grimmett) on Monday morning at 10:30 AM for a few short stories, songs, puppet visits, egg shaking, and scarf waving. Toddler Time is a 20 minute program that is geared towards children ages newborn - 3. Monday Morning Toddler Time is drop in, no pre-registration required, with a cap of 15 and will be held in the Copeland Room. Please sign in in the Children's Room when you arrive.
Toddler Times are funded by the Friends of the Library.
Monday Nights When We Are Open
Bedtime Stories 6:30
Everyone's favorite program, Bedtime Story Hour, returns this winter and spring on Monday evenings at 6:30 PM with Miss Kim! Kids ages 4 and up are invited to put on their coziest P.J.s, grab a favorite stuffed animal and head over to the library for 30 minutes of stories, songs, rhymes, and the opportunity to "Go Bananas!" It's the best way to start the week! Bedtime story hour is a drop-in program, and registration is not necessary.
Our storytime programs are funded by the Friends of the Library.
Wednesdays
Registered Toddler Time 10:30
Toddler time returns for a 15-week session on Wednesdays at 10:30 AM this winter and spring! Join Miss Sandy for 15-20 minutes of short stories, puppet visits, egg shaking, scarf waving, and a whole lot of fun! Toddler time is geared towards children ages 0-3. Registration is required and begins on January 11th. Once your child is registered, they are considered signed up for the entire 15-week session. Our story hours are funded by the Friends of the Libray.
Thursdays
Registered Preschool Story Hour
Preschool story hour returns on Thursdays at 10:30 AM this winter and springll! Children ages 3-5 who are able to separate from their parent/caregiver are invited to join Miss Heidi for 30 minutes of longer stories, rhymes, songs, and the chance to "Go Bananas!" Once the story portion of the program is complete, the grownups are invited into the story room to help with the day's craft!
Preschool story hour runs from January 19th through May 11th. Registration is required and begins on January 11th. Please note that once a child is registered, they hold a space for the entire 15-week session. Our story hours are funded by the Friends of the Library.
Saturday, January 7, 14, 21, and 28
Winter Story Times 11:00
What a a fun way to end your Saturday morning! Stop on by the library and enjoy some stories, songs, and rhymes with one of our friendly librarians. Depending on who joins us we may even do some scarves and egg shakers. Saturday Winter Story Times are drop in- stop on by whenever you can. These Story Times are best for newborns to age 5 and are funded by the Friends of the Library.
