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Story Time Schedule for Main Library

The Spring Session of Story Time has ended.
Please join us again in September when the Fall Session begins!

Below is the Story Time chart so you can determine which Story Time to attend based on your child's age and your family's schedule.


Toddler Story Time

For children 2 - 3 years old

Tuesdays @ 10 AM & 11 AM with Miss Mary

Toddler Story Time
For children 2 - 3 years old

Wednesdays @ 11 AM
with Miss Caroline

Baby Story Time:
Lap Sit

For babies 6 - 12 months,
not walking

Wednesdays @ 10 AM
with Miss Caroline

Baby Story Time:
Walkers

For babies 12 - 24 months
who are walking

Thursdays @ 10 AM
with Miss Mary

Preschool & Kindergarten Story Time

For children who are preschool/kindergarten age

Thursdays @ 1 PM
with Miss Terry

 

Even though regular Story Time is over, we still have plenty of special programs just for preschoolers!

Wee Read & Play
Preschool Story Time


Saturdays @ 10:30 AM
June 8, July 13,
August 10

 For children
ages 5 & under
Summer Library Program:
Dig Into Reading!		 June 3 to July 27 All ages
Summer Preschool
Story Time		 Mondays @ 11 AM
June 10, 17, 24
July 8, 15, 22		 For children
ages 5 & under
Back to School Preschool & Kindergarten
Story Time		 Thursday, August 22 @ 11 AM For children
ages 3 to 6


Summer Children's Programming - June
(Please note any age or grade restrictions)

All programs require sign-up unless otherwise noted.
Please call 419.521.3130 to sign up.

Dig Into Reading Summer Library Program
 Monday, June 3 to Saturday, July 27
 Join us for our annual Summer Library Program!  Sign up begins June 3.  Find more details on our Summer Library Program page.  Children of all ages
Scavenger Hunt Monday, June 3 to Saturday, June 8 Come to the library to sign up for Summer Library Program and do a Scavenger Hunt!  Children of all ages
Wee Read & Play Story Time:
Mighty Moose		 Saturday, June 8
@ 10:30 AM		 What happens when Moose isn't picked for the letter "M" in the alphabet book Zebra is putting together?  We'll find out in "Z is for Moose" by Kelly Bingham.  We'll also sing songs and make a craft.  Siblings are welcome to join us!
Children ages 5 & younger
Preschool
Story Time:
Buggy Bugs!
 Monday, June 10
@ 11AM		  Children and their caregivers are invited to come to the Children's Department to hear stories, sing songs and make a craft.  Children ages 2 - 5
Can We Build It? Monday, June 10
@ 6:30 PM &
Wednesday, June 12
@ 10:30 AM
 Big machines can dig, dump, and drive.  Join us for fun stories and activities about big machines, tools, and the people who use them.
Children of all ages
Chip Richters Family Concert Tuesday, June 11 & Thursday, June 13
@ 10:30 AM & Wednesday, June 12
@ 6:30 PM
 Come in for "more fun that a kid (or parent) should be allowed to have!"  Chip Richter will bring high-energy fun and original tunes to the library during Chip Richter's Family Concert!
Children of all ages

Preschool
Story Time:
Worms and Mud

 Monday, June 17
@ 11AM		  Children and their caregivers are invited to come to the Children's Department to hear stories, sing songs and make a craft.  Children ages 2 - 5
Sit, Stay & Read Monday, June 17
@ 2 PM		 Kids can improve their reading skills by reading aloud to our visiting therapy dog, who loves to be read to!  Sign up for a 15-minute session and bring a favorite book--or read one of ours!  Children in grades 1 - 6
Fairies, Elves, and Gnomes - Oh My! Monday, June 17
@ 6:30 PM &
Wednesday, June 19
@ 10:30 AM
 Discover the ways of these tricky little creatures.  Come to the library and make some mischief with us!
Ages 6 and up
"Dig Into Reading" - Mike Hemmelgarn Tuesday, June 18 & Thursday, June 20
@ 10:30 AM & Wednesday, June 19
@ 6:30 PM		 "Dig Into Reading" with Mike Hemmelgarn as he presents a unique blend of comedy, juggling, magic, and ventriloquism for the whole family!  Find out the joy of digging into good books and you won't want to miss his grand finale!  Children of all ages
Preschool
Story Time:
Pirates and Treasure		 Monday, June 24
@ 11AM		  Children and their caregivers are invited to come to the Children's Department to hear stories, sing songs and make a craft.  Children ages 2 - 5
Read and Learn with the Magic Tree House Monday, June 24
@ 6:30 PM &
Wednesday, June 26
@ 10:30 AM
 We're going traveling with Jack and Annie, and you're invited to join us!  We will talk about all the places they've gone in their "Magic Tree House" and learn some cool facts along the way.  We may go to the moon, to the arctic, or even back in time, so come prepared for fun!  Ages 6 and up
Mark Wood
Fun Show:
I Dig Reading		 Tuesday, June 25 & Thursday, June 27
@ 10:30 AM & Wednesday, June 26
@ 6:30 PM		 Find out how Mark Wood digs reading and help him search for the mysterious "golden nugget" during the Mark Wood Fun Show: I Dig Reading!  Comedy, magic, rope spinning and more!  Children of all ages

These events, as well as programs for teens, adults, and families, are also listed in our library newsletter, At The Library.

 

Program Photos!

 

 Brick Builders Lego® Club


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Marvelous Mondays

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Crafts, Crafts, Crafts!
 

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