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Virtual Storytime Kits: Pizza, Weather & Spring

Posted by Melisa on April 28, 2020
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Arts & Crafts, BookFlix, Creative Play, Hoopla, Little Pim, Spring, Storytime

We know it’s hard being stuck at home and unable to get to the library for your favorite storytimes. So we put together these easy-to-use, virtual storytime kits. Every kit focuses on a unique theme and includes a story, song,…

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Storytime Music on Freegal & Hoopla

Posted by Sarah on April 13, 2020
Categories: Children & Tweens, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: DIY, Freegal, Hoopla, Music, Storytime

One of our favorite things about storytime is sharing music! It’s a great way to transition between stories, helps children develop gross and fine motor skills and it’s fun! Singing is also one of the five early literacy practices, along…

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Family Holiday Fun

Posted by Melissa on November 26, 2019
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events Tags: Celebration, Family, Holiday, Multicultural, Storytime

The holidays are all about spending time with the family and enjoying the spirit of the season. With the plethora of special events this time of year has to offer, there is no shortage of things to do. But if…

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Winter Break: Winter Wonderland

Posted by Steven on November 15, 2019
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events Tags: Arts & Crafts, Celebration, Movies, Storytime, Winter Break

Join us for a winter wonderland during winter break, Thursday, December 26 through Saturday, January 4! Each day, we’ll have a scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a drop-in craft from 1 to 4 p.m. and a winter-themed…

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A Love Letter to Picture Books

Posted by Brett on October 30, 2019
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens Tags: Authors, Books, Celebration, Collection, Community, Early Literacy, Fall, Holiday, Picture Books, Reading, Reading Recommendations, Storytime

November is Picture Book Month! But what does that mean in an age when even hot dogs have their own day? Picture Book Month is an international celebration of printed picture books. With countless digital materials and resources crowding our…

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Community Storytimes (Summer 2019)

Posted by Steven on May 20, 2019
Categories: Books & More, Children & Tweens, Events Tags: Bookmobile, Outreach Services, Storytime, Summer Adventure

Enjoy special storyimes out in the community all summer long, including our popular Story Strolls in the Park. These events are for children of all ages unless otherwise noted. Preschoolers and kindergarteners must be accompanied by an adult during all…

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Bouncy Babies (May 2019)

Posted by Steven on April 17, 2019
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events Tags: Storytime

Looking for a fun and safe environment for your baby to play with other kids? Bring your baby to our bouncy baby storytimes! We’ll sing some favorite nursery rhymes, read stories and have fun with puppets. Ages 0–18 months with…

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Winter Break: Disney Days (December 21, 2018–January 5, 2019)

Posted by Melissa on November 16, 2018
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Arts & Crafts, Celebration, Storytime, Winter Break

Come to the happiest library on Earth to celebrate all things Disney during winter break. Each day, we’ll have a scavenger hunt from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., a drop-in craft or activity from 1 to 4 p.m. and a…

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Don’t Miss DiNovember 2018

Posted by Melissa on August 16, 2018
Categories: Children & Tweens, Events, Movies, Music & Entertainment Tags: Celebration, Contest, Storytime

Journey back to the Jurassic this November for a month devoted to dinosaurs! Based on the book What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night by Refe and Susan Tuma, DiNovember is when dinosaurs come to life. Join us all month long…

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