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Spring Programs
until May 2, 2008
program dates and times are subject to change
** please remember that
when Perry schools close,
we automatically cancel all children's and tweens programs
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Babytime
Wednesdays 10:00 am
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Children from
birth to 23 months and their caregivers are invited to participate in this
lapsit program of rhymes, songs, lap games,
baby
sign language,
stories, music, puppetry, interactive activities (playing with scarves, bubbles,
etc.), and book sharing time. This program emphasizes
early literacy skills and is a
great way to meet other new parents.
Young Family Storytime
Tuesdays 6:30 pm
Wednesdays 11:00 am
Fridays 10:00 am
- This story program is
for children of all ages (birth—age 5) and a caregiver with an emphasis on
on
stories and activities
for toddlers. It enables families
with more than one young child to attend storytime at the same time. Each week
we may have stories, songs, rhymes, puppetry, movement and imagination
activities, book sharing time, and a marching rhythm band parade. This
program emphasizes
early literacy skills and is a
great way to meet other families with young children.
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Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays 10:00 AM
or Wednesdays 1:00 PM
-Children ages 3-5 attend this
story program on their own. It includes stories, songs, rhymes, a craft,
and a marching rhythm band parade each week. Children must be able to sit
quietly without disturbing others in the group and should be able to follow
simple directions for the craft. Children are introduced to new authors and
illustrators and develops, literacy
skills, listening, thinking, participation, and social skills
 
For School-Age Children
Stop in
register online,
or call 259-3300 to register
Drop-ins are always welcome
The Reading Patch Club
Once a month on Monday evenings 7:00-7:45 pm
A reader’s club for
children in grades K-5,
who are reading on their own.
Children keep
track of their reading at home and earn incentives and prizes during the
school year.
Pick
up your reading packet
at the
children's desk
Meeting Dates:
January 28
February 25 March 31
April
28 - Closing Party & Awards!
Go
here for details or stop in for more information.
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 Young Explorers
Club
Once a month on Fridays
1:00-2:00
pm
A library program for students in grades K-5 enrolled in non-traditonal
education settings (parochial school, home-school, etc.). Activities
will include library skills education, computer education, storytelling, crafts, games, guest
visitors, and more.
Meeting Dates:
January 11 February 8
March 7 April 4
 The B-Tweens Club
Once a month on Fridays after school 3:45-4:45 pm
Exclusively for kids in grades 4-6
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Perry schools students may take the bus
from school to the library
(parents must arrange
this in advance with the school).
No younger siblings please.
Meeting Dates:
January 25 February 22
March 14 April 11
check out our Tweens page!
 Paws
For Reading
Once a month on
Saturdays 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Spring
Dates:
March 15 April 19 May 17
School-age children read aloud to trained therapy dogs.
The dogs’ handlers sit nearby to help ease the interaction.
Children are more willing to
read to dogs than to their classmates, in part because kids who stumble over
new words know their furry friends won't make fun of them.
As a result,
children's reading skills improve and their self-esteem grows.
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Open to any school-age child
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Books may be brought from home or chosen
from the library shelves.
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Each child will receive a certificate and
a free book to take home.
Register for one 15 minute session
Drop-ins
are welcome if time slots are available
Call
259-3300 or stop in the library to register.
go here for more information & photos from
past sessions
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