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Storytime at the Library
Lapsit Storytime Age 1 W, D
Toddler Time Ages 2-3 D, R
Library Kids Ages 3-5 R
Story Time Ages 3-5 W
Third Thursday Club Grades 1-4 R
Book Buddies Grades 3-5 R
 


Lapsit Storytime Age 1
Wheatfield, DeMotte


Enjoy 30 minutes of reading, songs, fingerplays, and socialization with other 1 year old children and their caregivers. Each half hour long session of Lapsit Story Time consists of a variety of activities, such as music, stories, toys to play with and other fun movements.

To attend Lapsit Story Time, children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Only children signed up for Lapsit Story Time may attend.

Because this is a special time for you and your youngster to share, please make other arrangements for siblings and other children in your care during Lapsit Story Time.

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Toddler Time Ages 2-3
DeMotte, Rensselaer
Times and dates vary by branch.

Dog readingReading to toddlers enhances their love of books and the magical characters that come alive for them, page after page.

Acquaint your 2 to 3-year-olds with the library and the love of reading by bringing them to Toddler Time. This special program consists of stories, songs, crafts and other fun activities for this age group.

To attend Toddler Time, children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Only children signed up for Toddler Time may attend.

Because this is a special time for you and your youngster to share, please make other arrangements for siblings and other children in your care during Toddler Time.

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Library Kids Ages 3-5
Rensselaer

Preschoolers are invited to become a “Library Kid” as we share stories, songs, crafts, finger plays and other age appropriate activities during a three week session of Story Time for ages 3-5 Registration is required.

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Story Time Ages 3-5
Wheatfield

Bring your youngsters in touch with the love of reading by coming to Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds at the Wheatfield Library. Story Time is a wonderful opportunity for your youngsters to become acquainted with the library.

Each half hour long session of Story Time consists of stories, crafts, and other age appropriate activities.

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Third Thursday Club Grades 1-4
Rensselaer

Open to grades 1-4, this monthly educational program includes reading plus fun food and craft activities relating to the title. Registration is required and space is limited.

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Book Buddies Grades 3-5
Rensselaer

Kids in grades 3-5 are invited to join us at the Rensselaer Library for our “Book Buddies” Book Club meetings, held every three months. We’ll all read the same book, and then discuss the characters and plot. Sponsored by the Friends of the Rensselaer Library, a free copy of each session's book will be available for those in attendance. Space is limited to 8 in attendance.

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How to Register
Not all programs are offered every month.
Click here to register online for any of the above programs or call
(219) 866-5881 for Rensselaer
(219) 987-2221 for DeMotte
(219) 956-3774 for Wheatfield


10/01/2009