Story Time Schedule

The Summer Program Session ends August 30.
The Fall Session begins September 14!
Click here to learn about the new Fall Schedule.

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Summer Story Time Schedule : This is the last week of the Summer Program Session.
Fall Story Time Schedule : Here you can go directly to the program times for Fall. Would you like an overview of the changes in the schedule? Click here!
Summer Reading Program: Kids have until the end of September to collect their prizes for the summer reading program!
Theme Archive: See a listing of story time books for past and present themes.
Favorite Story Time Songs: See a listing of favorite songs used at story time and links to where you can find them.
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    Summer Story Time Schedule

  • The Summer Children's Program Session runs from July 6 - August 30.
  • Mother Goose Time
  • for babies up to 18 months
  • This weekly program for babies up to 18 months old and their caregivers features rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. Babies are never too young to benefit from hearing the repetition of rhymes and songs. This program will provide you with some great tools for bonding with your baby, and offer you the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents and caregivers. There is time both before and after the program for babies to play and interact with eachother, and for adults to talk with one another.
  • Wednesdays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

 

  • Tales for Tots
  • for toddlers 18 - 36 months old
  • This weekly program for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old features songs, stories, and movement. The program follows a set routine so that little ones will develop the sense of comfort and familiarity that comes from knowing what to expect. Repetition of song and activities helps toddlers develop a sense of mastery. The program begins with "The Wheels on the Bus" (from Toddlers on Parade,) and ends with a parade around the room, with a sprinkling of regular and varied songs throughout. Children are not expected to sit still the entire time, as there are lots of opportunities for movement incorporated into the program.
  • Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Story Garden
  • for preschoolers 3 - 5 years old
  • This weekly program for preschoolers 3 - 5 years old is very similar to Tales for Tots, but features longer stories and some songs and movement activities that require a little more coordination. Familiar benchmarks throughout the program help children to feel at ease and to develop a sense of comfort. The program begins with the song "Razzama Tazzama" (from Raise the Children) and ends with a parade around the room.
  • Fridays, 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

  • Story Time Favorites
  • for toddlers & preschoolers
  • This weekly program for both toddlers & preschoolers follows the same format as Tales for Tots and Story Garden but the stories and songs may vary based on the age of children attending. Favorite songs and stories used in the other programs during the week are incorporated into this program as dictated by the developmental level of those in attendance on any given day.
  • Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

 

New Expanded Schedule for Fall!

Library story times will begin this fall the week of September 14 with some adjusted program times, as well as some additional offerings. Mother Goose Time, for babies up to 18 months, will continue to be offered on Wednesdays, from 11:00 - 11:30. Tales for Tots, for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old, will be offered three times a week: Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. Story Garden, for preschoolers 3 - 5 years old, will be offered twice a week: Tuesdays and Fridays from 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Saturdays Are a Family Affair

Story time on Saturdays will not change--it will continue to be held from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m., but it will have a new name to better reflect the audience it serves: Family Story Time. The program used to be called Story Time Favorites, and was aimed at toddlers and preschoolers, the idea being that the favorite books and songs from toddler and preschool story times would be drawn upon to serve a multi-age group. But Saturday story times have evolved into a family event--often, entire families attend, and sometimes visiting grandparents, aunts and uncles come along as well. The entire group--adults and children--tend to fully participate in the program, which always ends with a family dance of "The Hokey Pokey," as well as the old story time stand-by, a parade around the room. The name change is meant to reinforce the idea that everyone in the family is welcome to attend the program to laugh, sing, and dance together as part of their Saturday morning routine.

Why the changes?

The changes to Tales for Tots were made in order to make the program times more consistent; since the program will be held at the same time each day, it should be easier for parents and caregivers to substitute one day for another. Tales for Tots on Wednesdays tends to be a very large group, and it is hoped that some attendees will choose to attend the program on Thursdays or Fridays to help keep the group sizes more manageable.

The changes in the Story Garden schedule were made in response to surveys collected both at story times and through an online form on the library's website. The survey was developed to help determine the best times for the program given that many preschoolers attend school either on a Tuesday/Thursday, or a Monday/Wednesday/Friday schedule. A total of thirty people responded to the survey. After the Fall Program Session ends, the entire program schedule will be reassessed to see how it is working and whether it needs to be adjusted again for the Winter Session.

The Fall Program Session will run from September 14 through December 6, 2008.

See the complete schedule below:

    Fall Story Time Schedule

  • The Fall Children's Program Session runs from September 14 - December 6.
  • Mother Goose Time
  • for babies up to 18 months
  • This weekly program for babies up to 18 months old and their caregivers features rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories. Babies are never too young to benefit from hearing the repetition of rhymes and songs. This program will provide you with some great tools for bonding with your baby, and offer you the opportunity to meet and talk with other parents and caregivers. There is time both before and after the program for babies to play and interact with eachother, and for adults to talk with one another.
  • Wednesdays, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

 

  • Tales for Tots
  • for toddlers 18 - 36 months old
  • This weekly program for toddlers 18 months to 3 years old features songs, stories, and movement. The program follows a set routine so that little ones will develop the sense of comfort and familiarity that comes from knowing what to expect. Repetition of song and activities helps toddlers develop a sense of mastery. The program begins with "The Wheels on the Bus" (from Toddlers on Parade,) and ends with a parade around the room, with a sprinkling of regular and varied songs throughout. Children are not expected to sit still the entire time, as there are lots of opportunities for movement incorporated into the program.
  • Wednesdays, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Thursdays, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Fridays, 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.
  • Story Garden
  • for preschoolers 3 - 5 years old
  • This weekly program for preschoolers 3 - 5 years old is very similar to Tales for Tots, but features longer stories and some songs and movement activities that require a little more coordination. Familiar benchmarks throughout the program help children to feel at ease and to develop a sense of comfort. The program begins with the song "Razzama Tazzama" (from Raise the Children) and ends with a parade around the room.
  • Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.
  • Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

  • Family Story Time
  • for all ages
  • This weekly program for the whole family follows the same format as Tales for Tots and Story Garden but the stories and songs may vary based on the age of children attending. Favorite songs and stories used in the other programs during the week are incorporated into this program as dictated by the developmental level of those in attendance on any given day. Family Story Time ends with a rousing family dance of "The Hokey Pokey" and the traditional story time parade around the room.
  • Saturdays, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.