Spring 2010 Storytimes
Patrons may register for programs in person at the Youth Services Desk, by telephone (708-246-0520), or by filling in our online form. Please note that parents must register their children for programs.
Storytimes will run for a six-week session starting the week of March 15 and ending the week of April 19, 2010. Programs may be canceled 24 hours in advance if fewer than five children are registered.
Storytime Pals
Mondays, March 15-April 19, 1:30-2 p.m.
3-5 years; limit 20; registration required
Hear stories, sing songs and have fun with your friends. Storytimes will highlight early literacy skills that children need to learn before they can read. Participants will leave with a handout featuring that day’s literacy skill and additional activities to do at home.
Read & Rhyme Romp
Wednesdays, March 17-April 21, 10-10:30 a.m. OR 11-11:30 a.m. (choose one session)
3-23 months w/adult; limit 15/session; registration required
Help your baby grow up to love books and reading! Share stories, songs and rhymes with your little one in this lapsit program and introduce him or her to a lifetime of reading fun and language enjoyment. This program works best if there is one adult with one baby. Adults are encouraged to follow along and do the activities with their baby.
Toddler Time
Thursdays, March 18-April 22, 10-10:30 a.m. OR 11-11:30 a.m. (choose one session)
2-3 years w/adult; limit 15/session; registration required
Introduce your dynamic toddler to early literacy storytimes. Your child will be introduced to a literacy skill each week. Early literacy is building the foundation of reading for your child. This program works best if there is one adult with one toddler. Adults are encouraged to participate along with their toddlers in the storytime activities and expand their learning by repeating the activites at home.
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