Youth Services Programs
Drop-In Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime is geared for children approx. ages 3 to 6. Younger and older children are welcome. Preschool Storytimes are about 30 minutes long and are filled with books, songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, puppets, dramatics, simple crafts, snacks, and more -- a variety every week! Each week is a new theme.
Drop-In Preschool Storytime starts the week of January 12th and runs every week through the week of April 13th. Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.
Registration recommended but not required. Register at the the Children's Desk in person or by calling the Children's Desk at 825-0701. Registration begins Mondays, January 5th for the January -- April session.
Toddler Tales
For toddlers 16-33 months and their caregivers. One child per adult. (Exceptions may be made but must be approved by Lynn prior to registration day.)
Toddler Tales introduces nursery and action rhymes, songs, and stories. Learn letters, sounds and new words, be active with music and movement, and interact with puppets. This program is tailored to the shorter attention spans of a younger audience and lasts approx. 20 minutes, with time for free play and visiting in the storytime room after the program.
Please note: Due to overwhelming interest in Toddler Tales (and limited space) please remember when signing up for this program that you and your child are making a commitment to be present for the entire 10 week session (week of Jan. 26 -- week of March 30, starting at 9:15 a.m.). If you are planning on missing more than 1 or 2 days during the session, please talk to Lynn prior to registration.
Registration for the Tuesday Toddler Tales will begin Tuesday, January 20. From 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on January 20, registration must be done in person at the Children's Desk. If space is still available, phone registrations will be accepted after 10:00 a.m. Space is limited. Registration required for the entire 10 week session which begins on Tuesday, January 27.
Registration for the Wednesday Toddler Tales will begin Wednesday, January 21. From 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on January 21, registration must be done in person at the Children's Desk. If space is still available, phone registrations will be accepted after 10:00 a.m. Space is limited. Registration required for the entire 10 week session which begins on Wednesday, January 28.
Baby and Me
For babies up to 15 months and their caregivers. One child per adult. (Exceptions may be made but must be approved by Lynn prior to registration day.)
Stimulate your baby's senses and build brain power with short books, songs, music, rhyme, rhythm and lap bounces. This program is tailored to the very short attention spans of a very young audience and lasts approx. 20 minutes, with time for free play and visiting in the storytime room after the program.
Please note: Due to overwhelming interest in Baby and Me (and limited space) please remember when signing up for this program that you and your child are making a commitment to be present for the entire 10 week session (week of Jan. 26 -- week of March 30, starting at 9:30 a.m.). If you are planning on missing more than 1 or 2 days during the session, please talk to Lynn prior to registration.
Registration for the Friday Toddler Tales will begin Friday, January 23. From 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. on January 23, registration must be done in person at the Children's Desk. If space is still available, phone registrations will be accepted after 10:00 a.m. Space is limited. Registration required for the entire 10 week session which begins on Friday, January 30.
Questions about any of these programs? Please ask at the Children's Desk or call 825-0701.
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