Registration for all storytimes begins on Monday, January 23, at 9:30 AM. Non-residents may register beginning Monday, February 6 at 9:30 AM. Each child will need his or her own library card to register. Children may be signed up for one session only, in order to accommodate as many children as possible.
The Library does several different storytimes each season, and it can be difficult to know which one is right for your child. These programs are designed for specific age ranges, with age-appropriate materials, in order to maximize the children’s enjoyment and develop their listening and comprehension skills. It is important that your child be put in the correct program for their age and maturity level, in order to get the most out of it. Special-needs children are welcome with an adult.
For more information, look in the Children’s Room for our winter flyers or ask a Children’s Librarian.
Mother Goose Storytime
The Library’s youngest patrons can join the "Mother Goose" program, which is for children ages 18 months - 29 months with a parent or adult caregiver. This is a 30 minute introduction to storytime, featuring a few simple, brief stories, lots of rhymes and songs, and the occasional book-based film. The focus is on parent-and-child interaction and participation.
Sign up for one of the two sessions.
Session I: Born Aug. 2009 - July 2010
Mondays at 10:00 AM: Feb. 6, 13, 27; Mar. 5, 12 (no Feb. 20) or
Tuesdays at 11:00 AM: Feb. 7, 14, 28; Mar. 6, 13 (no Feb. 21)
Session II: Born Sept. 2009 - August 2010
Mondays at 10:00 AM: Mar. 19, 26; Apr. 2, 16, 23 (no Apr. 9) or
Tuesdays at 11:00 AM: Mar. 20, 27; Apr. 3, 17, 24 (no Apr. 10)
You and Your Toddler Storytime
The theme of adult and child enjoying stories together continues in the 30 minute "You and Your Toddler" program, for children ages 2½-3½ (born April 2008 - April 2009) with a parent or adult caregiver. Children will enjoy several books, along with flannel stories, songs, rhymes, and a short book-based film.
Sign up for one session.
Mondays at 11:00 AM: Feb. 6 - Apr. 2 (no Feb. 20)
Tuesdays at 1:30 PM: Feb. 7 - Apr. 3 (no Feb. 21)
Wednesdays at 7:30 PM: Feb. 8 - Apr. 18 (no Feb. 22, Mar. 14, Apr. 11)
Little Listeners
Once children are a little older, they may be able to participate in storytime independently. "Little Listeners" is a 30 minute program for children ages 3-5 (born Oct. 2006 - Oct. 2008), who have not entered Kindergarten yet. This is their first independent storytime experience. The stories are longer and more complex, better suited to their greater comprehension skills and attention span. There are still fun songs and movement activities, and flannel stories as well.
Sign up for one session.
Mondays at 1:30 PM: Feb. 6 - Apr. 2 (no Feb. 20) or
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM or 1:30 PM: Feb. 8 - Apr. 18 (no Feb. 22, Mar. 14, Apr. 11) or
Thursdays at 1:30 PM: Feb. 9 - Apr. 5 (no Feb. 23)
Pajama Storytime
A "Pajama Storytime" for independent listeners ages 3-6. This program is 30 minutes and is similar in content to "Little Listeners," but provides a nighttime alternative for busy children and working parents or those who like to hear some good bedtime stories.
Sign up beginning January 23 at 9:30 AM.
Thursdays at 7:30 PM: Feb. 9 - Apr. 5 (no Feb. 23)
Kindergarten Storytime
The Children’s Department has a number of programs for elementary-school children, in addition to preschoolers. There are two sessions of Kindergarten storytime, which features folktales from around the world. Kindergarteners will have the opportunity to become familiar with these entertaining stories told to so many children throughout the world. They also see a book-based movie and do a simple craft. the Kindergarten storytimes are 45 minutes.
Sign up for one session.
Tuesdays at 3:45 PM: Feb. 7 - Apr. 3 (no Feb. 21) or
Thursdays at 3:45 PM: Feb. 9 - Apr. 5 (no Feb. 23)
First-Grade Storytime
The storytime for First Grade features the very best in picture books and stories in a variety of formats, and concludes with a book-based movie and a fun craft. The First Grade storytimes are 45 minutes.
Sign up beginning January 23 at 9:30 AM.
Mondays at 3:45 PM: Feb. 6 - Apr. 2 (no Feb. 20)
