NEW PROGRAM - LET'S READ MATH
For the first time, we are offering the Let's Read Math program developed by Dr. Claire Passantino. Designed for the 4 year old through 1st grade student, Let's Read Math combines children's literature and hands-on math. Children enjoy stories which are then extended with math activities involving fun manipulatives.
Session 1: January 23rd- P. Bear's New Year's Party highlights counting and time.
Session 2: January 30th- The Mitten and Missing Mittens focuses on size comparisons, pairs, and even & odd numbers.
Session 3: February 6th, Grandpa's Quilt teaches spatial relationships and making arrays.
Class size is limited, so register soon (on Facebook or at the Library)!
NOTE: Registrants (ages 4 through 1st grad) must be able to attend all three sessions.
CELEBRATE THE CHINESE NEW YEAR
Guo Nian Hao! (pronounced Gwo Nee-en How) Happy New Year! Families, please join us for this Celebration of the Year of the Dragon. Dragons are wealthy, wise, powerful, eccentric, honest, and brave. Stories, songs, activities, and a taste of authentic foods will delight all the senses. As you learn about this fascinating holiday, you will gain a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. Open yourselves up to something new this new year. Wear red or gold for this festive event. Kung-hsi fa-ts'ai! Best wishes for great wealth and prosperity! Register now (on Facebook or at the Library).
WINTER STORY TIMES Registration began January 9th
TODDLER TALES Mondays at 10:15 and 11:15 beginning January 23rd
This is an active storytime with all the themes that two to three-and-a-half year olds love: January 23rd Sleepy Bears, January 30th Sledding Fun, February 6th Sweater Yarns, February 13th Valentine Mine, February 27th. Shining Stars, March 5th Cosy Blankets, March 12th Itty-Bitty, Teeny-Tiny, Wee Little, March 19th A Tree Is Nice, and March 26th Garden Wonders. Books, songs, fingerplays, snacks, and a special activity round out each week's program. Note: Closed on February 20th for President's Day.
INFANT LAP WIGGLE Thursdays at 10:15, February 2nd through 23rd
A joyful celebration of babies and books together is the best way to describe these sessions. Lots of bouncing, clapping, and giggling accompany the wiggling. Mother Goose rhymes and songs encourage interaction between infant and parent or caregiver. When the program ends, there is still plenty of time to chat with other moms, dads, and nannies. Located on the lower floor, the children's library is easily accessible by elevator. Come join the fun!
PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN STORIES Thursdays at 1:30 and 4:00 beginning January 26th.
Designed with the three-and-a-half year old through Kindergarten student in mind, these slightly longer books are interspersed with songs, fingerplays, and snacks followed by a special activity or free play with our Family Place toy collection. Themes include: January 26th Winter ABC, February 2nd Groundhog Day, February 16th Sing-A-Song, February 23rd Snail Swirls, March 1st Who Is New?, March 8th Subway Stories, March 15th Superheros, March 22nd Spring Is Here!, and March 29th Lion Tales.
CHAT, PLAY, LEARN Thursdays at 10:15, 3/1, 8, 15, 22
Children ages one through three and their siblings age birth through age five are invited with their parents and caregivers to our Family Place Library*. Adults will have a chance to ask community professionals questions they have about subjects such as speech and hearing, child behavior and development, nutrition and fitness, and early literacy. Children and adults engage informally as they play with beautiful toys and experience art activities. A circle time closes the session. (Limit 20 families)
Note: Participants agree to attend all sessions.
* HKF is a Family Place Library; a network of children's librarians nationwide who believe that literacy begins at birth, and that libraries can help build healthy communities by nourishing healthy families. The Family Place Libraries network includes more than 300 sites in 22 states and continues to grow.