Storytimes

Visit us for Children's Storytimes for ages birth - five years

LAPSIT & LINGER is a four-week program that introduces children ages birth-18 months to fingerplays, stories, music, and age appropriate play. Please bring a blanket for the baby to sit on. Lapsit & Linger is held in the Storytime Room, Carnegie Wing. An adult is required to attend. *Registration is preferred.

Mondays at 6:30 p.m. OR Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.

SESSION 1: 
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. - June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9
SESSION 2:

Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. - July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20

SESSION 3:

Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. - September 3, 10, 17, 24, October 1

TINY TOTS, TODDLER, AND PRESCHOOL STORYTIMES focus on skills every child needs to learn to read.  Storytimes are for children 18 months-five years old and are 20 minutes of book, language, and gross motor-related activities.  An adult is required to attend. *Registration is preferred.

Tiny Tots, Toddler, Preschool and Family Storytimes are held in the Storytime Room, Carnegie Wing.

TINY TOTS:
Tuesdays at 6:00 p.m. OR Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
TODDLER:
Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. OR Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m.
PRESCHOOL:
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. (Fall Session Only) OR Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. (Summer & Fall)

SUMMER SESSION: 
Tuesdays - June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16

Wednesdays - June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17

FALL SESSION
Tuesdays - September 17, 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22

Wednesdays - September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23

MUSIC & MOVEMENT STORYTIME

SESSION 1: 
Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. - July 23, 30, August 6, 13, 20
SESSION 2:

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - July 25, August 1, 8, 15, 22

SESSION 3:

Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. - September 5, 12, 19, 26, October 3

This fun and interactive storytime is for children ages 18 months-5 years and will last approximately 25 minutes. It will focus on books, activities, and songs that allow children to get up and move, sing, and play along. A parent or adult caregiver is required to attend. Registration is required.

FAMILY STORYTIME
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To register for Lapsit & Linger or Storytimes, stop by the Children's Services Desk or call 419-625-3834 and press Option 5. 

Every Child Ready to Read is an early literacy program aimed at encouraging parents to engage in literacy-based activities with their children.  Click here for our Six Steps to Getting Your Child Ready to Read handout!