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Programs for Families and Children
Rhyme Time:
Rhyme Time is intended for Infants and Toddlers from birth through 3 years old. Rhyme Time will be a very loose and easy social meeting where we will share a different Mother Goose rhyme each week as we sing, dance and play together. There will be some language/pre-reading skill building for the older children that are developmentally ready to engage and focus but that is not expected of all attendees. Rhyme Time is much more an opportunity for social and emotional growth as well as being an introduction to a classroom like setting so children can build learning skills and feel comfortable in a more structured environment.
Rhyme Time will meet on Tuesday mornings at 10 from October of 2021 through May of 2022. This is a drop in program open to all. Please see the library's calendar for specific dates.
Rhyme Time is intended for Infants and Toddlers from birth through 3 years old. Rhyme Time will be a very loose and easy social meeting where we will share a different Mother Goose rhyme each week as we sing, dance and play together. There will be some language/pre-reading skill building for the older children that are developmentally ready to engage and focus but that is not expected of all attendees. Rhyme Time is much more an opportunity for social and emotional growth as well as being an introduction to a classroom like setting so children can build learning skills and feel comfortable in a more structured environment.
Rhyme Time will meet on Tuesday mornings at 10 from October of 2021 through May of 2022. This is a drop in program open to all. Please see the library's calendar for specific dates.
Circle Time:
Circle Time is intended for older children ages 4 and up. Circle Time will have a classroom like environment where the children will have opportunities to build social skills, self-motivation, and pre-reading/language skills. Each week there will be a different theme to explore through open discussion, reading, music and movement. Following our meeting there will be table activities to enhance the children's work on language/pre-reading skills as well as arts and crafts.
Circle Time will meet on Monday mornings at 10 from October of 2021 through May of 2022. This is a drop in program open to all. Please see the library's calendar for specific dates.
Circle Time is intended for older children ages 4 and up. Circle Time will have a classroom like environment where the children will have opportunities to build social skills, self-motivation, and pre-reading/language skills. Each week there will be a different theme to explore through open discussion, reading, music and movement. Following our meeting there will be table activities to enhance the children's work on language/pre-reading skills as well as arts and crafts.
Circle Time will meet on Monday mornings at 10 from October of 2021 through May of 2022. This is a drop in program open to all. Please see the library's calendar for specific dates.
Book Bag Buddies:
Book Bag Buddies is a new way of doing reading groups for kids!
Everyone has a busy schedule and it’s hard to fit in another activity that requires a specific time and place to meet, so how about we do a reading group that doesn’t have to meet to share their reading experiences? With Book Bag Buddies kids can participate in a group reading experience at their own pace.
Once you’ve signed your child up for the program you come to the library and pick up your “Book Bag” which will contain the book we are reading along with follow up activities to share on the Book Bag Buddies page of the library web site. No need to add another appointment to an already busy schedule. You can take the month to read the book at your own pace, complete your activities and submit them to me so I can post them to the Book Bag Buddies page – it’s that easy! AND, YOU GET TO KEEP THE BOOK FOR YOUR HOME LIBRARY OR TO SHARE WITH A FRIEND!
We will do a trial run of this program for October, November and December at 2 different reading levels: 1st grade and 4th grade. If you are interested please see the library’s calendar on our web page, there you will find the link to register. I will offer 12 bags for 1st grade and 6 bags for 4th grade.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions. I am excited to share this program with the families in our community and I hope that we create a robust and active community of young readers to share ideas and experiences together!
Book Bag Buddies is a new way of doing reading groups for kids!
Everyone has a busy schedule and it’s hard to fit in another activity that requires a specific time and place to meet, so how about we do a reading group that doesn’t have to meet to share their reading experiences? With Book Bag Buddies kids can participate in a group reading experience at their own pace.
Once you’ve signed your child up for the program you come to the library and pick up your “Book Bag” which will contain the book we are reading along with follow up activities to share on the Book Bag Buddies page of the library web site. No need to add another appointment to an already busy schedule. You can take the month to read the book at your own pace, complete your activities and submit them to me so I can post them to the Book Bag Buddies page – it’s that easy! AND, YOU GET TO KEEP THE BOOK FOR YOUR HOME LIBRARY OR TO SHARE WITH A FRIEND!
We will do a trial run of this program for October, November and December at 2 different reading levels: 1st grade and 4th grade. If you are interested please see the library’s calendar on our web page, there you will find the link to register. I will offer 12 bags for 1st grade and 6 bags for 4th grade.
Don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions. I am excited to share this program with the families in our community and I hope that we create a robust and active community of young readers to share ideas and experiences together!
F.A.I.R. - Family Adventures In Reading = We will build book knowledge as we delve into great stories: exploring the format, text, illustrations and other aspects of books, as well as help you grow your personal library at home. A maximum of 6 families can register for each F.A.I.R. session where we will discuss the book, read the story, share ideas and thoughts and do a related craft. Each family is welcome to take their copy of the session book home to help build their home library. This activity will be on the 4th Thursday of the month from 6 - 7 pm.
Hello Home School Families!
We have a special page for homeschool information under the Children's Room heading. On that page you will find a wealth of information that may be helpful to homeschool families. I also have a special email list for homeschoolers so I can pass on any information I receive about about special classes or learning opportunities. If you would like to be added to that email group please email me and I will add you to my list!
We will have a monthly meeting on the second Thursday from 6 - 7 pm. Please check our library Calendar for scheduled meetings. I am always interested in hearing how we at the library can better help our homeschool community so please, to not hesitate to email or call me with your questions, comments, or suggestions.
We have a special page for homeschool information under the Children's Room heading. On that page you will find a wealth of information that may be helpful to homeschool families. I also have a special email list for homeschoolers so I can pass on any information I receive about about special classes or learning opportunities. If you would like to be added to that email group please email me and I will add you to my list!
We will have a monthly meeting on the second Thursday from 6 - 7 pm. Please check our library Calendar for scheduled meetings. I am always interested in hearing how we at the library can better help our homeschool community so please, to not hesitate to email or call me with your questions, comments, or suggestions.
Lego Club for ages 5 and up
Meet up with some friends to build with the library Legos and we will display your creations. The Club meets the second Friday and Saturday of each month. Please check calendar for date
Meet up with some friends to build with the library Legos and we will display your creations. The Club meets the second Friday and Saturday of each month. Please check calendar for date