Programs

STORYTIME

Our goal is to provide a pleasant introductory experience for children 18 months-5 years to the library. This program is a flexible one and will include a variety of activities, stories, fingerplays, flannelboards, songs, and puppets.
Through Storytimes, we hope to:
        wShare the best of children's literature and illustrations 
       wIntroduce the library and its services to children and
         families.
       wMake lifelong readers of our children.
       wPromote reading aloud at home by parents and caregivers.
       wEncourage language development.

SCHEDULE:
        We have 6 week sessions starting in September thru April.
        Registration is required. Please call us at 346-1549 for more
        information and registration. During the summer months we
        have weekly storytimes as part of the Summer Library
        Program. No registration is required in the summer.

ATTENDING STORYTIME:
        wPlease be on time.
        wBe attentive. You are there to help your child get the most
             from the sessions. Please visit with your adult friends
           another time.
        wJoin in doing the fingerplays and songs and listening to the
           stories.

Infant Storytime

        Infant Storytime is for infants 0-18 months. The purpose is
        to assist parents and to help in the development of
        pre-reading and language skills. It is never too early to
        begin reading to your children.
        Infant Storytime is held monthly from September to April.
         Call the Youth Services Department for more information:
        346-1549.