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Children's - Storytimes and Clubs


Storytimes

Books and Babies
For ages 8 to 23 months and their families.
Wednesdays
9:30, 10, and 10:30 am
in the Auditorium.
No Books & Babies Dec. 23 through Jan. 6, resuming Jan. 13.
Books & Babies is a sharing time for the child, adult, and any siblings that would like to come. A half hour of stories, nursery rhymes, fingerplays and songs, with an idea sheet to take home. Hosted by Linda Clay. No registration necessary

Toddler Tales

NEW for 18 to 36-month-olds and their families!
Books, rhymes, music, and more for toddlers and their caregivers. In the Auditorium, led by Jenny Cook.
Thursdays, starting January 14
7 p.m.
in the Auditorium.



Toddler Storytime
For 2 year olds and their families.
Tuesdays and Fridays
9:30-10 and 10:30-11am
in the Auditorium.
No Books & Babies Dec. 23 through Jan. 6, resuming Jan. 13.
We feature stories, fingerplays, songs, poems, and followup ideas to take home. You will sit with the your child and help them join in on the fun. Hosted by Jane Johnston. No registration necessary

Storytimes for all ages


Aimed at age 3 and up, all ages welcome.
Library Storytime
Tuesdays and Fridays

10:30-11am
No Storytimes Dec. 22 through Jan. 1, resumes Jan. 5 with the Food Fun series!

Thursdays 7 p.m.
No Thursday storytimes Dec. 24 and 31. 
Library Storytime meets three times a week in the Children's Room. Stories are selected around a weekly theme, and told through different formats: books, flannel board, clothesline and Big Books. A simple craft follows, based on the theme. Hosted by Linda Clay. No registration necessary.


Family Storytime
Sundays,
3:30-4 pm
in the Children's Room
Come and listen to stories for about 30 minutes, followed by a craft. It is a nice way to spend a bit of Sunday afternoon as a family. Hosted by Jean Umholtz. No registration necessary.


Spanish/English Storytime
For all ages. Wednesdays
4-4:30 pm
in the Children's Room
No registration necessary

No Spanish Storytime Dec. 16 through Jan. 13, resuming Jan. 20.



Clubs

Imaginators
For 7-12 year olds.

Adventures, discoveries, stories and activities: you never know what you'll find.
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 p.m.

A new session starts Jan. 20!
Hosted by Jane Johnston.
Registration requested but drop-ins are welcome!


Bookworms Unite!
For 8-12 year olds.
2:30-3:30 pm
in the Gallery.
Next session Jan. 16 to Feb. 20.

Discuss whatever you have been reading, snack, and do a craft. This is a fun small group experience and a good way to meet like-minded friends. Hosted by Jean Unholtz. Registration is requested.


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Storytimes and Clubs

Books & Babies (8-23 mos)
Toddler Storytime (2 yr olds)
Toddler Tales (8-36 months)
Library Storytime (all ages)
Family Storytime (any age)
Spanish/English Storytime (any age)
Imaginators (7-12 years)
Bookworms Unite! (8-12 years)

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