Preschool Programs
Play = Learning! Through play your child develops literacy and social skills.
Tiny Tales (Birth to 36 months)
This unique program is held every Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 10:30. Babies ages birth through 3 years of age are invited to attend, and must be accompanied by an adult lap. Participants will sing songs, learn fingerplays and nursery rhymes, and hear stories. This program is usually held downstairs in the Large Meeting Room (signs will be posted if being held elsewhere).
What is your child learning? Hearing stories and rhymes helps your baby develop language skills and your toddler develop their vocabulary. Toddlers learn nine new words a day!
Storytime (3-6 years)
The Library presents Preschool Storytime (ages 3-6) all year long. It is held at 10:30 on Friday mornings. We also have a Family Storytime (all ages welcome), held on Saturday mornings at 11:00 and during the schoolyear at 7:00pm on Wednesday evenings. Storytimes offer engaging experiences including stories, songs, fingerplays, flannel board stories and more. This program is usually held upstairs in the Children's Programming Area (on the Dragon rug).
What is your child learning? If your preschooler loves books and stories, they will be a more successful reader.
Our Goals
- Help children and caregivers develop reading muscles and library habits
- Develop an appreciation for language and a love for books
- Assist in language development
- Increase familiarity with the library and library staff
Just a reminder....
- Parent participation is the key to the success of our programs. You are best equipped to help your own child focus on our activities. Please join in and show your child how much fun it is!
- Please put toys and food away. They distract your child and others. If bottles, blankets or other "not-to-be-parted-with" items are necessary, we will work with it. Breastfeeding is also okay.
- There's lots to share, so let's save personal conversations for before and after the program when there is lots of time.
- If your child seems overwhelmed or unhappy, please feel free to step outside or try again another time. Promptly remove inattentive children who may be distracting listeners.
- Most of all ENJOY this special time with your child!