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What Is Storytime?
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Storytimes are 30 – 45 minutes of fun learning activities. 

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Designed for children ages 2 – 6, parents should expect to enjoy interacting with their children throughout the session.  

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Each session begins with finger rhymes, songs, manipulatives and books and ends with a book extender craft session. 

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No registration is required! 

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Groups of 5 or more are asked to contact the Children’s Library 24 hours in advance of the planned storytime visit to ensure craft materials will available for each child. 

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Offered Daily at 10 AM, Monday thru Friday (except during Summer Reading)

Join us in the Story Room!

 

How can you prepare your child for storytime?
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Allow restroom time prior to storytime.

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Encourage your child to speak quietly while visiting the library.

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Remain with your child during storytime & model appropriate listening skills.

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Bring your children regularly!

 

10 Good Reasons to Bring Your Child to Storytime!
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Enhances children’s listening skills.

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Introduces children to a wide variety of experiences.

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Helps prepare children for learning to read.

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Improves and enriches the quality of children’s lives.

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Helps them do well in school.

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Provides fun and enjoyment for both children and adults.

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Introduces children to art through illustrations.

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Helps create a special bond between parents and children.

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Provides inspiration through words.

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Shows them you care!

 

Inside the Story Room!

 

Making a Craft During Halloween Storytime!