Storytime and Early Literacy

Storytime Programs

Storytimes are on break until late January 2024! We're busy with big family programs, doing outreach, and preparing for the winter/spring program season. We have a full archive of Storytimes on our YouTube channel if you're child is really missing Storytime! 

Small Fry Storytime 

"Small Fry Storytime"

Session: Will Resume in Late January
When: Monday Mornings at 9:30 or 11:00 a.m.
Where: Storytime Room
Geared For: Ages 0-2 but all ages are welcome at any Storytime.

Small Fry Storytimes are 20-25 minutes long and are filled with 1-2 short books, songs, action rhymes and more!  Some songs, stories and rhymes are repeated each week and new ones are gradually introduced.  

Little Kid Storytime

"Little Kid Storytime"

Session: Will Resume in Late January
When: Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. 
Where: Storytime Room 
Geared For: Ages 1-3 but all ages are welcome at any Storytime.

Little Kid Storytimes are 25-30 minutes long and are filled with short books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, puppets and more – a different variety each week. 

Big Kid Storytime
"Big Kid Storytime"

Session: Will Resume in Late January
When: Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Storytime Room
Geared For: Ages 3-5 but all ages are welcome at any Storytime.

Big Kid Storytimes are 30-35 minutes long and are filled with longer books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, puppets and more – a different variety each week. This Storytime is geared for children who are ready for stories that are a bit longer. 
 

Family Storytime

"Family Storytime"Session: Will Resume in Late January
When: Periodic Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. (Check the calendar)
Where: Storytime Room 
Geared For: Ages 0-5 but all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend!

Family Storytimes are 30-35 minutes long and are filled with longer books, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, puppets, and more – a different variety each week. This Storytime is geared toward families, so all ages are welcome.

 

 

Questions about any of these programs? 

Email us via the Contact Us form on the website, direct it at Youth Services. Or call us at 608-825-0701. 

Check our calendar for current Storytimes.
Sessions Start:
- End of January (Spring Session)
- Mid June (Summer Session)
- Mid September (Fall Session)

Very Wiggly Wednesday

When: Select Wednesdays from 10:00 to 11:30 AM
Where: Community Room
Geared For: Ages 0-5 but all ages are welcome!

Very Wiggly Wednesday is free open play time! Youth Services provides a variety of toys, puppets, and puzzles, and fun music to help get some wiggly energy out! Caregivers can play and interact or sit back and watch, but must stay in the room to tend to their children. It's a great time to connect with other caregivers! No registration.

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