• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer

Merrill Memorial Library

Catalog Search

  • Adults
    • Programs for Adults
    • Clubs and Groups
    • Tech Help
    • Reading Suggestions
  • Kids & Families
    • Programs for Children
    • Story Time
    • Parent Resources
    • Digital Library for Kids
    • Links for Kids
    • Cool Stuff
  • Youth & Teen
    • Programs for Youth & Teens
    • Fun Links
    • Next Reads
    • Educate Yourself
    • Your Digital Library
    • Student Volunteers
  • Summer Reading
    • Full Summer ’25 Calendar
    • Kids Summer ’25 Calendar
    • Teens Summer ’25 Calendar
    • Adult Summer ’25 Calendar
  • Library Services
    • Get a Library Card
    • Our Borrowing Policies
    • Collections at the Library
    • Shared Borrowing Group
    • Museum Passes
    • Technology Services
    • Meeting Rooms
    • Workspace
    • Volunteering
    • Donating to the Library
    • Community Resource Specialist
  • Online Services
    • CloudLibrary
    • Kanopy
    • Flipster
    • Comics Plus
    • Digital Maine Library
    • Portland Public Library Online
  • Events
    • All Library Programs
    • Adults
    • Children
    • Youth & Teens
    • Patricia Ramsay Civic Engagement Series
    • Art Gallery
  • About
    • Contact Us
    • History
    • Mission Statement
    • Library Policies
    • Library Staff
    • Board of Trustees
    • Map & Directions
    • Strategic Plan
    • Staff Blog
  • My Account

New to Story Time?

Here are a few things you should know:

  • Story time is designed to promote early literacy and encourage a love of reading. We read books, sing songs, play games, and do action rhymes to enhance creativity, imagination, and communication skills.
  • Baby story times typically last 20-25 minutes, while Rhythm & Rhyme can last anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes long. Participants are encouraged to stay after story time is over to find books, read with their children, or just take time to catch up with other parents/caregivers.
  • The first 20 minutes of any story time always consists of reading, singing, games, and action rhymes. The last 10-15 minutes are sometimes reserved for crafts, games, and other projects.
  • Parents/caregivers are required to stay with any child under the age of three. For the preschool story time, however, they may allow their child to join the group independently and use that time to explore other parts of the library.
  • Story time is often a child’s first independent learning experience. This is a great time for them to learn self-regulatory behavior, which I encourage with effective commands and positive praise. Some children will not be ready to participate in this type of setting, and that’s okay. They may need to take time outside of the room with the parent/caregiver and then rejoin the group when they are ready.
  • Children are more likely to remain focused and engaged during story time when appropriate behaviors are modeled for them. Parents/caregivers who choose to stay in the room during story time are required to participate in the activities with their child.
  • I try my hardest to keep disruptions to a minimum so everyone can benefit from story time activities. Participants can help me do this by silencing their cell phones and saving conversations until after story time is over (or talking quietly outside of the room).
  • Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at (207) 846-4763, or pprice@yarmouthlibrary.org Happy Reading!

Primary Sidebar

Upcoming Events

Jul 8
Featured 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Try It Tuesday: Kids Craft Series

Jul 8
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Techspresso Tuesdays!

Jul 8
Featured 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Unnamed: A conversation with Telling Room Author, Margaret Horton

Jul 9
Featured 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Unwind: Craft Club

Jul 9
Featured 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Merrill Film Society Presents: ‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’

View Calendar

Contact Your Librarian

Have questions, book recommendations, or info you want to share with the Children’s Librarian?

Email Paiten at mmlyouth@yarmouthlibrary.org

Follow Us Online

Follow us on social media for library updates and other fun stuff!

Follow us on FacebookFollow us on Instagram

Footer

Library Hours

Open for browsing and curbside pickup

Monday 10am – 5pm
Tuesday 10am – 7pm
Wednesday 10am – 7pm
Thursday 10am – 5pm
Friday 10am – 5pm
Saturday* 10am – 3pm
Sunday closed

*Closed on Saturdays in July & August and Holiday Weekends.

  • Facebook
  • Instagram

Contact Info

Merrill Memorial Library
215 Main Street
Yarmouth, Maine 04096

Phone: (207) 846-4763
FAX: (207) 846-2422
email: mmlinfo@yarmouthlibrary.org

Town of Yarmouth Website
Yarmouth Community Services
Maine State Library

View New Adult Books

View New Juvenile and Young Adult Books

View New Audiovisual Materials

Subscribe To Our Email Newsletter

Copyright © 2025 · Merrill Memorial Library · site by iKnow

Font Resize
Contrast
Accessibility by WAH