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STORYTIME INFORMATION



Babies & Books
Tuesday mornings at 10:30am
Introduce your baby to the library in the Hasbrouck Room (located on the lower level of the library).
Each week we will enjoy a story, share some songs and finger-plays, and then participate in free play.
Registration is not required.

Toddler Tales
Friday mornings at 10:30am
 Calling all toddlers...Two and three year olds will delight in listening to stories,
singing songs, making crafts and playing while they learn.
All this free fun takes place in the Hasbrouck Room (located on the lower level of the Library).
Registration is not required.

Book Explorers
Thursday afternoons at 3:30
 Children ages 4 and up are invited to explore the world of books.
Participants meet in the Hasbrouck Room (located on the lower level of the Library) to enjoy stories, snacks, games, and crafts.
You may even be chosen to read a book to the group!


After-school Crafts
Tuesday afternoons at 3:30pm
 This very popular program is almost full.
If you are between the ages of 8-12 and are interested in participating,
please leave your name and phone number at the Service Desk and you will be contacted by Ms. Kelly.
Project descriptions can be found on the calendar,
and a snack sign-up sheet is in the Kitchen.


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Remember, every child, regardless of age, is entitled to his/her own library card. Please encourage responsible borrowing. Because of our open access policy, children are allowed to borrow any/all of our materials. It is the responsibility of the parent to monitor these decisions. If you have any questions please feel free to see Kelly. We appreciate your cooperation and thank you for your continued support.

Tips to Promote Good Reading Habits


READ, READ, READ TO YOUR CHILD!!!!!
ENCOURAGE YOUR CHILD TO "READ"TO YOU-

This may be accomplished by letting your child tell the story to you in his/her own words, using the illustrations as a guide.

ASK QUESTIONS AS YOU READ TOGETHER-
What will the story be about? What will happen next? Enforce understanding of what you read as you go.

FOSTER GOOD READING MANNERS-
Urge your child to listen while books are being read.

ALLOW YOUR CHILD TO CHOOSE-
Deciding what books to read should be a responsibility enjoyed by the child, even if it means reading the same book over and over until you both have it memorized.

HELP RELATE BOOKS TO REAL LIFE-
Draw comparisons between what you read about and your child's daily activities.


For more reading adventures!