Storytimes introduce children to children’s literature and provide a shared group experience for them. Storytimes acquaint children with a wide range of books, folktales and legends, and encourages development of life-long reading interests. Reading is the key to success in life. It is our goal to provide an enjoyable and rewarding experience for your children when they attend our programs and to assist them in developing a love for reading.

Storytime Schedule

Toddler Time
Toddler Time is a program designed for children 2 -3 years old and their parents. This program is offered winter, spring and autumn and runs 4 consecutive weeks. This program includes fingerplays, singing, picture books, nursery rhymes, flannelboard stories, and arts and crafts.

Preschool Story Time
Storytimes for children 4 to 5 years: This program may include picture books, nursery rhymes, poems, fingerplays, singing, flannelboard stories, arts and crafts. This program is offered winter, spring and autumn and runs 6 consecutive weeks.

Story Times for Ages 6 & Up

Storyhours and special programming for children 6 and older
These programs include arts and crafts, read-aloud stories, and traditional storytelling. These programs generally last 60 minutes.

Registration
Advanced registration is required because of the large number of children interested in attending storytimes. We also have registration to limit the size of each group to ensure the quality of the experience.

Attendance
The storytime sessions have a large attendence. If you find you will be unable to attend storytime after the series has begun, please notify the librarian.

Snow Day: The library is almost always open; if in doubt, please call.

Nametags
Prior to each storytime, nametags will be displayed on the table in the Children’s Program Room so that the children can select their own.

Program
Parents should arrive a few minutes before storytime so that children may select their nametags, go the the restroom, get a drink of water, etc., prior to the beginning of each program. It is very disruptive to the group when a child arrives late to the program. Toddler Time and Storytime session generally lasts 30 minutes. It is necessary to ask parents to remain in the building during storytime.

A Few Reminders

Younger and older siblings do not attend storytimes that are not appropriate for their age.

Participants should arrive a few minutes early. It is very disruptive to the group when a child arrives late to the program.

If parents wish to attend storytime with their child they may, but we ask they participate with their children in the program. If parents wish to socialize with friends, we ask that they do so in another part of the library. This is to ensure the quality of the program experience.

Many other programs are offered throughout the year for children of all ages. Please call (765)966-8291 for more information.

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