BABY PLAY GROUP

In this drop-in program, parents and babies will hear stories, sing songs, and learn finger plays that are designed especially for babies. There will be time for free play where parents can choose books, toys, and materials to use individually with their child. During free play parents often informally share parenting experiences with other caregivers. Siblings are welcome. Filled on a first come - first served basis.

A four week program for pre-walkers (up to 15 months) and a parent/caregiver.  Join us for developmentally appropriate books, fingerplays, songs, rhymes and movement.  Please make arrangements for younger and/or older siblings so your child has your undivided attention in the program.

A drop in program using books, movement, fingerplays and music for 15 to 24 month olds with an adult.   Learn new activities and visit old favorites like Old MacDonald and Patty Cake.  Sign language for the very young will also be introduced.  Each session meets once a week for four weeks and does not require registration.  No siblings please. Filled on a first come - first served basis.

Another one-on-one program for two year old toddlers and an adult. A social time for children and adults that includes music, movement and introduction to young children's books, new and old. Meets one morning a week for 4 weeks.

Toddler Time is for pre-registered toddlers, ages 15 mo. to 24 mo., accompanied by their adult. No siblings please.  This is a one-on-one program for the toddler and their adult.  Adult/Child couples will be interacting with each other by reading books, playing with age appropriate puzzles and toys, listening to music and moving to rhythm, and hearing a read-aloud story with the Children’s Librarian.  

Wear your pajamas and fuzzy slippers, bring your favorite teddy or blankie and get ready for bed with some stories, songs, finger rhymes and other fun activities! Pajama Storytime is an evening of fun for children ages 2 through 6 and a parent or favorite adult. Check the Children's Program Calendar for dates and time.

Attention 3 to 5 year olds!  Bring Dad to the library for a storytime and craft. Have fun while singing songs and learning new fingerplays. Filled on a first come - first served basis.

A 4 week program, meeting once a week, to introduce 3, 4, and 5 year olds to age appropriate books, songs, fingerplays or crafts. The program provides an opportunity to experience a group situation, promotes listening and is geared for children ready to separate from their adult.

Book Buddies program is a group of dads (or favored adult) and boys, ages 8-11. They meet once a month in July and August and every other month during the school year to discuss popular books. The groups take a break midway to go into the children's library for a game, word/book hunt or other activity. Click here for more information.

Girls in grades 3, 4 and 5 and their Mothers meet for an hour one evening a month during the summer and every other month during the school year. Books are chosen for their appeal to girls and to foster discussion between the generations. Click here for more information about this program.

Be the first to read the newest fiction arrivals at the library! Avid readers in grades 3 through 8 convene to discuss and select titles for the Review Board Recommended List. The group meets monthly during the school year and weekly for five weeks in the summer. Click here for more information about this program.

A series of short films based on well known children's books are presented on Friday afternoons in the summer. No registration is required and all are welcome. Filled on a first come - first served basis.

Keep reading skills sharp by playing the summer reading game. Spin a wheel to determine a category, choose titles and record your progress in a reading record. Rewards are scheduled along the way while new areas of the library collection are explored.

Special Saturday Drop-In storytimes are designed for children ages 3 and up who are ready to separate from Mom and Dad.  Come listen to stories, songs, fingerplays and sometimes even see a short movie or complete a simple craft.  Parents and caregivers are asked to stay in the Children’s area while the program is going on.  Filled on a First-Come, First-served basis.