No Storytimes: All six library locations are taking a break from storytimes Monday, December 19, 2011- Monday, January 2, 2012. Regular storytimes will resume on Tuesday, January 3.
| ages 0 - 18 months
This storytime occurs weekly for babies featuring rhymes, songs, bouncing, and a story or two.
Franklin Avenue Library (0-12 months) | Tuesdays, at 10:15 AM
South Side Library | Tuesdays, at 10:15 AM
Central Library | Fridays, at 10:00 AM
| ages 12 - 24 months
The perfect story time for new walkers -- stories, songs, rhymes andwiggle time.
For adult and one-year-old.
Franklin Avenue Library | Thursdays, at 10:15 AM
| entire family
Family Storytime brings the entire family together in the early evening for fun stories. It’s a great way for parents and families to listen to stories and enjoy a relaxing time together. Wear your jammies! (optional)
South Side Library | Mondays, 6:30 PM
| ages 3-6
Preschool Storytime encourages children to make new friends and develop their imaginations. All six library locations offer regularly scheduled preschool story times to fit the scheduling needs of daycares, parents, and other caregivers.
Central Library | Thursdays, Day Cares - 10:00 AM | Families - 10:30 AM
East Side Library | Thursdays, 10:30 AM
Franklin Avenue Library | Mondays, 10:15 AM
Forest Avenue Library | Wednesdays, 10:15 AM
North Side Library | Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
South Side Library | Thursdays,10:00 AM
| ages 18 months - 3
Introduce children to books with fun activities like finger plays and songs.
Central Library | Wednesdays, Day Cares - 10:00 AM Families - 10:30 AM
Franklin Avenue Library (age 2) | Wednesdays, 10:15 AM and 10:50 AM
South Side Library | Wednesdays,10:00 AM and 10:45 AM
Saturdays are always special at the Central Library thanks to the fun programs for children offered each week! You never know who or what you might find - from puppets to greyhounds, bugs to costume characters - there's always something especially fun for kids!
You can also find fun activities throughout the month ranging from after-school movies and book discussions to homework help, Make-It-and-Take-It craft activities and much, much more.
For in-library storytimes, visit our online calendar to find the time and location
most convenient for you and your family. calendar »
Online Storytimes!
And if you like to listen to stories at home on your computer, visit these fun sites!
TumbleBook Library
E-books for e-kids! Storybooks, puzzles, games, audio books and more.
Go To TumbleBooks »
Storyline Online
Members of the Screen Actors Guild read their favorite picture books!
(This site is slow on some computers.)
http://www.storylineonline.net/
StoryPlace
Animated short stories for preschool and elementary age kids! Activities
and booklists related to the stories are also offered.
http://www.storyplace.org/storyplace.asp
