The Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St., will hold its fall season of storytimes from Sept. 23 - Nov. 12 for children ages birth to 5. These free drop-in programs feature 20-30 minutes of entertaining stories and activities designed to develop early literacy skills in pre-readers and further encourage skills and a love of reading in older children. Parents are encouraged to select the storytime that best fits their child's developmental needs. The following programs are available:
Infant & Toddler Storytime –Tues. & Wed. at 10 a.m.
Recommended for children ages birth to 3 who are more comfortable with a parent or guardian present. Stories and activities are shorter in length and focus on skills such as print motivation, print awareness, and letter knowledge. Adult involvement is encouraged. This is a free program; no registration necessary.
Preschool Storytime –Tues. & Wed. at 10 a.m.
Best suited for children ages 3-5 who are able to sit independently. Stories and activities are longer in length and encompass narrative skills, phonological awareness and vocabulary among other skills. This is a free program; no registration is necessary.
The Racine Public Library also offers a Saturday morning family storytime on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 9:30 a.m. at JavaVino Café, 424 Main St. Saturday Stories feature stories and crafts for families of children ages 3-8. Families are invited to enjoy a relaxing morning in a warm and fun atmosphere! No registration necessary. These fall storytimes will be held on Sept. 20, Oct. 4 & 18, Nov. 1 & 15.
Questions about these library programs may be directed to the Youth Services Dept. at 262.636.9245.
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