Children's Storytimes
_______ Toddler Time StorytimeToddler storytime (18 months to 3 years old) is a 30-minute program designed especially for younger children and their caregivers. Storytime activities include the sharing of books, fingerplays, songs, flannel board stories, various activities and the occasional puppet play. At least one adult needs to accompany a child attending toddler storytime, and adults are encouraged to participate in the activities. No registration is required. Toddler Storytime Schedule at the Central Library:
Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime Schedule at the Valley Ranch Branch Library:
Tuesdays at 4 p.m.
Wednesdays at 10 and 10:45 a.m. -------------------------------------------------------- Preschool Storytime Preschool storytime (ages 3 to 6 years old) is 30 minutes long and includes the sharing of books, fingerplays, songs, flannel board stories, various activities and the occasional puppet play. In this storytime the librarian focuses more on increasing the child’s attention span and developing cognitive and social skills. Children attend preschool storytime with or without their adult caregivers. Caregivers must remain in the library. Registration is not required. Preschool Storytime Schedule at the Central Library:
Mondays at 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Schedule at the Valley Ranch Branch Library:
Wednesdays at 4 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------- Family Storytime Family Storytime (for all ages) is a program that families can attend together. Activities are designed so that children and their parents can participate with each other. Books, music, rhymes, puppet shows and games are selected that are suitable for children of various ages. Registration is not required. Family Storytime Schedule at the Northwest Branch Library:
Fridays at 11 a.m. Family Storytime Schedule at the Southwest Branch Library:
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime Schedule at the Valley Ranch Branch Library:
Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------- Cuentos Bilingües Para mas información llame / For more information call the Central Library at (972) 721-2458. Bilingual Family Storytime (for all ages) is an English/Spanish program that families can attend together. Activities are designed so that children and their parents can participate with each other. Books, music, rhymes, puppet shows and games are selected that are suitable for children of various ages. Registration is not required.
Bilingual Family Storytime Schedule at the Central Library:
Jueves/Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Bilingual Family Storytime Schedule at the East Branch Library:
Martes/ Tuesdays at 1 p.m. -------------------------------------------------------- Mother Goose Storytime Mother Goose storytime (4 months to 18 months old) is a series of special 20-minute programs designed for babies and their care-givers. The program will include singing, puppets, and movement to enhance and bring to life world of language. Activities will be presented in a manner which is sensitive to a baby's need for controlled environment. Space is limited. Registration is required. Please call the Central Library's Children's Services desk at (972) 721-2458, or the Valley Ranch Branch Library at (972) 721-4669 to register for the next available session. Mother Goose Storytime Schedule at the Central Library:
Call (972) 721-2458 for more information or to register.
Mondays: Pre-Walkers and Walkers at 11 a.m.
January 5 through 26
After January 2009, Mother Goose storytime will be on temporary hold at the Central Library.
Mother Goose Schedule at the Valley Ranch Branch Library:
Call (972) 721-4669 for more information or to register.
Mondays: Pre-Walkers at 10 a.m. and Walkers at 11 a.m.
March 2 through 30
April 6 through 27
May 4 through 25
June 1 through 29
July 6 through 27
August 3 through 31
September 7 through 28
October 5 through 26
November 2 through 30
December 7 through 28
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