On My Own Story Time*

Thursday 10:30 am.

Ages 3 1/2 to Pre-kindergarten.

Listen to stories without a parent. Finger rhymes and a craft, too!


Mother Goose Time* 

Wednesday 9:30 am
OR 
Thursday 11:30 am.

Rhymes, songs, and finger games for babies from birth to 27 months, accompanied by an adult caregiver.


Tiny Tots Story Time*

Wednesday 10:30 am
OR 
Thursday 9:30 am.

An interactive story time for children ages 27 months to 3.5 years, accompanied by an adult caregiver. Listen to stories and songs and make a craft.

*Please note: The same program is offered at each meeting time in a given week. Attendance is restricted to once per week, per child. No advance registration is needed. Spaces are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis beginning 1/2 hour before program time. Space is limited.

Family Story Time
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm
October 5 - November 23, 2010
Children, ages 3 to 7 years, and their adult caregivers. Come listen to stories, sing songs, and have fun!
No advance registration required.

Book Swap
September 1 - 30, 2010
Bring in books from home to trade, one for one, with books brought in by others.

Drop-In Art
October 23 and November 20, 2010
Stop by the Children’s Room and make a holiday project with the materials provided. Your imagination is the only limit!
No registration required.

Game Time
October 16 and November 13, 2010
(National Gaming Day!)
There’s lots to do! Families and friends can play with board games and puzzles. The Early Literacy Computer (bring your own headset) is loaded with great games for younger children. Have fun with coloring pages & word puzzles too.
No registration required.

Halloween Treat
Sunday, October 31, 2010
1 - 5 pm
Come to the library, in costume, and choose a non-edible treat from the Children’s Room Halloween Treat Box.
No advance registration needed.

Thanksgiving Craft Buddies
Tuesday, November 16, 4:30
Ages 4 - 7
Join teen volunteers to make something special for Thanksgiving!
Registration begins Thursday, November 2, 2010.

Grandparents' Picnic

Thursday, September 16, 2010
11:30am -12:30pm
Ages 3 and up, with grandparent(s), (parents welcome too!)
Whose grandparents are the greatest? Calling all grandchildren with a grandparent(s) and a family member to come and find out at our library picnic! Together we will celebrate grandparents by sharing in a few words your story and why you think your grandparent(s) are the best ever! Make a picture card saying so. Bring lunch, a picnic blanket, and chairs (optional) and meet in the library yard behind the white fence. Dessert, lemonade, and ice tea will be served. Rain moves the fun indoors.
Registration begins Thursday, September 2, 2010.

Parent Child Workshop

10 - 11 am
Tuesdays, September 14 - October 12, 2010
Ages 18-35 months, with an adult.
In this 5-week series, parent and toddler enjoy playing with others, and have an opportunity to speak with a facilitator on a variety of child raising issues. Topics will include child development, nutrition, creative play, and music.
Registration begins Tuesday, August 31, 2010.

Jump for Joy
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
11am - 12pm or 12:30 - 1:30pm
Ages 2-PreK, with an adult.
Join Joy Oddo for creative movement, music, free play parachute games and more!
Registration begins Wednesday, September 8, 2010.

Music 'n Movement
Saturday, October 2, 2010
10 am Ages 2-PreK, with an adult
Visit the zoo, under the sea, the jungle and more in this creative movement class. Retired teacher Roberta Halpern will lead the class in an imaginary musical journey around the world.
Registration begins Friday, September 17, 2010.

Fall Preschool Hour
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
11 am or 12:30 pm
Ages 2 -PreK, with an adult.

Join Miss Donna for storytelling, singing, dancing, and other educational and fun activities celebrating Halloween!
Registration begins Friday, July 23, 2010.

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Spooky Tunes Halloween Show
Sunday, October 24, 2010
2:30 pm, Ages 3 - 9, with an adult
Join Anna E. Kravis for lots of spooky Halloween fun! Come in costume (if you wish) and enjoy spooky stories, songs, and puppets!
Registration begins Wednesday, October 13, 2010.

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Activity Hour
10 - 11 am
Tuesdays, October 26, November 9,16, & 23
Free play and social interaction for preschoolers and parents. The hour will conclude with a Circle Time led by a librarian.
No advance registration is needed. Space is allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 9:30.

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Learning Fun with Preschoolers
Tuesday November 30, 2010
11 or 12:30
Ages 2 - PreK, with an adult.
Join preschool educator Linda Szeglin for lots of learning fun! Puppets, parachute games, play dough and more!
Registration begins Tuesday, November 16, 2010.