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Children's Programs
January 11 - May 7, 2010
You may add your name to the waiting list
to programs listed as
(FULL)
Babytime
Wednesdays
10:00 am Register here (FULL)
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
Register
here
Wednesdays 11:00
am
Register
here
Fridays 10:00 am
Register
here
Fridays 11:00 am
Register
here
(FULL)
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
for preschool age
children, not yet enrolled in kindergarten
Mondays
10:00 AM
Register here
(FULL)
or Tuesdays
10:00 AM
Register here (FULL)
Children ages 3-5
(not yet enrolled in kindergarten) 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.
The Reading Patch Club
Once a month on Monday evenings 7:00-7:45 pm
Register here
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. Monthly activity nights
include storytelling, crafts, and games. Pick up
your reading log at the children's desk.
February 22
March 22 April 26
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The B-Tweens Club
Once a month on Fridays after school 3:45-4:45 pm
Register here
A monthly
activity club exclusively for kids in grades 4-6. 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.
February 26
March 26 April 30
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 Paws For Reading
Once a month on
Saturdays
Call 259-3300 or
stop in the library to register
March 6 April
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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 children 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.
Open to any
school-age child
Books may be
brought from home or chosen from the library shelves
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
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This program is made possible by the Dollar General
Corporation's Youth Literacy Grant |
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