Monday, August 25, 2008

Storytimes at the Library

The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., offers several opportunities for youth ages birth to 10 to participate in storytime events this fall. All programs are free and no registration is necessary. All programs take place in the Youth Services Dept. For more information, contact the library at 262.636.9245.

From Sept. 23-Nov. 12, families of children ages birth-5 may attend a 20-30 minute storytime with their young listeners. Storytimes feature stories, songs, and activities designed to teach early literacy skills. All programs are held at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Caregivers should select one of the following programs best suited to their child's developmental needs:

  • Baby and Toddler Storytime: For children 3 and younger who are accompanied by an adult.

  • Preschool Storytime: For children 3-5 years of age who are able to sit independently.

In addition to these, the library also offers programs for school age youth:
  • Saturday Stories: This program held at JavaVino, 424 Main St., from 9:30-10:30 a.m., features stories and crafts for families of children ages 3-8. Families are invited to enjoy a relaxing morning in a warm and fun atmosphere! Beginning in September, the program will be held on the first and third Saturdays. Coffee, tea and light breakfast items are available for purchase.

  • Ruff Readers: Kids in grades 1-5 are invited to read to our specially-trained listening dogs on Mondays 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesdays 4-5 p.m. and Thursdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. 15 minute time slots are available on a first come/first serve basis.

Adventures in Stories is a storytelling program for families with children ages 5-10, combining storytelling (sometimes with a bilingual twist), crafts, and other fun activities. Kids explore a different theme for every event. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For the latest and most up-to-date information about the happenings at the Racine Public Library visit rplinfo.blogspot.com. Your comments are always welcome and may be posted to the blog or emailed to info@racinelibrary.info. You may also visit the Racine Public Library at racinelibrary.info or on Facebook, Myspace, Flickr, and YouTube.

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