Benefits of Storytime Storytimes are so much fun! More importantly, these programs have been carefully developed to encourage excitement about reading and develop early literacy skills. The librarians who present storytime for children of all ages are trained in the elements of early literacy: reading, writing, singing, playing, and talking. While it is very important to have books at home and share them with your child, there are lots of benefits to storytime at the Library. Children can watch other children get engaged in a story and are exposed to a wider variety of authors, writing styles, and illustrations. For many kids, storytime is their first group experience prior to school or preschool, so school readiness skills such as how to sit for an extended period of time, how to pay attention to an adult other than a parent, how to take turns, how to share, and how to be reasonably quiet in a public place are developed, making future school success more likely. Storytimes benefit parents, too! It is a great way to learn new strategies for engaging your child in reading and other literacy-based activities. Activities in storytimes offer parents new skills to support a child’s learning, and parents can also see developmentally appropriate materials in action for their child’s age group. All storytimes offered at the Library are free and open to the public. Our 6-week storytime sessions start this week (10/23), so we hope to see you there! Please register under the appropriate age group below. |
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Our 6-week storytime sessions are back! Registration is required, and sessions begin this week. Book Babies Tuesday, October 31, at 11am Stories, songs, and rhymes specially designed for our youngest patrons (ages 0-24 months) and their parents or caregivers. Parents and Tots Tuesday, October 31, at 5:30pm OR Wednesday, October 25, at 10am Wednesday, November 1, at 10am Toddlers (ages 2-3), accompanied by an adult, are introduced to simple stories, fingerplays, and activities. |
Preschool Storytime Tuesday, October 31, at 6:30pm OR Thursday, October 26, at 11:30am Thursday, November 2, at 11:30am Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and more to enhance school readiness for preschoolers (ages 4-5). Game Club for Grades K-2 Monday, October 30, at 4:30pm Kids in grades K-2, let's play games at the Library! Game Club for Grades 3-5 Thursday, October 26, at 6:30pm Thursday, November 2, at 6:30pm Tweens (grades 3-5), let's play games at the Library! |
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Chess Club Saturday, November 4, at 12:00pm New and experienced chess players in grades 2-12 are invited to learn to play chess and challenge each other. Use our boards and pieces, or bring your own. |
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Drop-in Storytime Friday, October 27, at 11am Friday, November 3, at 11am Join us for stories, songs, and other fun activities! All ages are welcome, and registration is not required. |
Costume Party! Saturday, October 28, at 11am Children of all ages can wear their costumes and enjoy snacks, games, and crafts! Registration is not required. |
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Milestones & Meltdowns Wednesday, October 25, at 11am Wednesday, November 1, at 11am A parenting group for anyone with a child from birth to age 3. Genealogy Conversations Monday, October 30, at 5:30pm Come talk about what you’re currently working on, your successes, and your brick walls. Unlike a traditional class, this will be a give-and-take discussion. World Vital Records Tuesday, October 31, at 2pm Learn how to use this database to access records including birth and death; marriage census records; and immigration lists. |
Film Discussion Group Thursday, November 2, at 6:30pm We will discuss Barry Lyndon directed by Stanley Kubrick. Breakfast with a Book Saturday, November 4, at 9:30am We will discuss Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. Inside the Lines Coloring Club Saturday, November 4, at 1:00-3:00pm Join us for an afternoon of coloring and relaxation! Adult coloring books offer a fun way to unwind and tap into your creativity. |
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Stranger Things Thursday, October 26, at 4:30pm Celebrate the return of Stranger Things! We will make crafts inspired by Eleven and her friends. TAG Meeting Friday, October 27, at 4:30pm Help contribute and lead with the Teen Advisory Group! Join our monthly meeting where your voice can be heard. Registration is not required. |
PSPL Teen Fall Art Series Monday, October 30, at 6:30pm Teens in grades 6-12, create something new every Monday during our four-week art series. We will explore new mediums and art concepts. No art experience needed! Write a Novel in a Month Wednesday, November 1, at 4:30pm Write a novel in a month? It's possible, and it's been achieved by many. Teens in grades 6-12, take part in National Novel Writing Month by setting a writing goal. We will end the month reading parts from our novels. |
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"Thriller" by Michael Jackson "Nightcall" by Kavinsky "Monster Mash" by Bobby Boris Pickett "True Blood" by Justin Timberlake "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC "Ghostbusters" by Ray Parker Jr "A Nightmare On My Street" by DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince "Don’t Fear the Reaper" by Blue Oyster Cult "Moanin’ At Midnight" by Howlin’ Wolf "I Put a Spell on You" by Screamin’ Jay Hawkins "Love Potion #9" by the Coasters |
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Download up to 5 songs per week and stream 3 hours per day (ad-free) at Freegal, the Library's online music collection. |
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| | Teens made their own Spooky Shakes on Oct 2. They had fun with many different flavors! |
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| Children had fun reading stories and doing unicorn crafts on Oct 4. |
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| Children and parents had fun at the Autumn Celebration on Oct 5. |
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| Adults got creative and made book page pumpkins on Oct 16. |
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| Kids had so much fun painting their pancakes with butter paint at Pancakes and Pajamas on Oct 3! |
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| There was even a special photobooth at the unicorn event! |
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| Kids made a tissue paper fall wreath at the Autumn Celebration on Oct 5. |
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| The book page pumpkins turned out great on Oct 17. |
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| Have a happy holiday and be safe! |
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