"The single most important activity for building the knowledge required for eventual
 success in reading is reading aloud to children."  U.S. Dept. Of Education

  "How am I to sing your praise
   Happy chimney-corner days,
    Sitting safe in nursery nooks,
         Reading Picture Story Books?"   

 

Fall Story Times 2007
October 2nd to November 15th

Call the Children's Room to register; 484-7135x234.
Space is limited, so please come to the time slot you registered for.
Please read the guidelines below the schedule.

Great Beginnings Story Time 
For Infants, birth to 18 months
Tuesday at 4:00
Thursday at 4:00

Toddler Story Time 
For Toddlers, 18 to 36 months
Wednesday at 10:30
Thursday at 10:30

Preschool Story Time 
For Preschoolers, 3 to 5 years
Tuesday at 6:30
 Wednesday at 11:30
Thursday at 11:30

Call the Children's Room at 484-7135 ext. 234 or stop in for more information!                     Updated 9/07

*************************************************************************************  Guidelines to help make Story Times an enjoyable experience.

•     Plan to attend regularly.

•     A familiar adult should accompany each child.

•     Story Time starts promptly, so plan to arrive in time for the opening. 
          Meters are monitored and parking can be a problem. 

•     Allow time before or after the program to browse the shelves with your child and
          make book selections.

•     Each session lasts 30 minutes and includes a variety of stories, activities and fingerplays.

•     Your participation is important. It will encourage your child to join in, too. 
          Don't be concerned if your child does not actively participate during the program. 
          Often children will observe quietly and then repeat their favorite parts at home.

•     If your child is exceptionally restless during the program, 
          feel free to leave the Story Room and return after he/she is calm. 
          We are accustomed to the difficulties young children can experience when they
          listen to stories in a group. This should be a relaxed and fun time for everyone.

•     The activities you share together at story time can be incorporated
          into your other daily activities.

•     Reinforce the reading experience at home as often as possible.

 

  "Every time that you read aloud to your child or let him browse through a picture book, he sees that you are interested in reading. When you visit the library or invite him to tell about library books he has borrowed, he knows that reading is important to you. From your example, he will conclude that reading is a pleasure. In this receptive state of mind, he will learn more easily and quickly at school.
If you provide him with continuing delight in reading, you are helping him develop as a happy,
self-sufficient person." 
Nancy Larrick, A Parent's Guide to Reading.