Story Time at the library:
We currently offer two story times at the library. Both Storytimes are immediately followed by open-play and a chance for caregivers to connect!
All-Ages Storytime Thursdays at 10:15 a.m.
This 30-45 minute mixed-age storytime is designed to enrich & engage children from infancy through preschool, as we foster early literacy and social engagement. We will read a few books, sing songs & familiar rhymes, dance, lap-bounce, use manipulatives like shaker eggs & scarves, and have plenty of opportunity for movement in between. Children learn by observing the world and the people around them, especially their loved ones. When you attend storytime with your child, model expectations & appropriate behavior and participate right alongside them! Get down & boogie, show off your Itsy-est Bitsy-est Spider, and sing your heart out! Your child will feel more comfortable participating knowing you’re in their corner, which enhances the benefits of storytime and allows us to have a ton of fun.
Baby Storytime Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
This lap-sit Storytime is designed specifically for our youngest patrons ages 0-18 months & their caregivers. Baby Storytime lasts about 20-30 minutes and aims to introduce the very basics of early literacy while providing a safe space for babies & caregivers to learn and explore together. This session features lots of bounces, songs, and familiar rhymes in between readings of 1-2 short books, usually with simplistic & repetitive text. There will be lots of opportunities for babies to interact with both books & manipulatives (like scarves & egg shakers), and lots of opportunities for caregivers to interact and bond with baby!
There is no registration, and every Story Time is free and open to the public. Happy Reading!
