Drop-in Storytimes
Drop-in Storytimes are our no registration required Storytimes for the ages of 2 – 6 (though we don’t really cap it in order for families to come together). We run multiple sessions every week though the Storytime is the same for each session all week long in order to get as many people who want to come into the Storytime. Our Drop-in Storytimes tend to run on Tuesdays 11-11:30 AM, Thursdays 7-7:30 PM, and Saturdays from 10-10:30 AM. This Storytime is closer to the Terrific 2’s & 3’s in nature though we do read some more advanced books occasionally depending on the types of crowds we have been receiving. The books and topics tend to cover things that are currently. Right now it is winter and we just got our first big snowfall and we may read books on those topics within the Storytime.
Baby Play Day
Baby Play Day is our less structured Early Literacy Program for babies who may not be able to make Baby Steps, don’t get in, or just want extra educational opportunities. Most of these programs run from 10-11 AM, once a month, though the days will change based off of the current schedule. This program has the babies and parents with a room full of toys such as musical instruments, building blocks, colorful items, board books, etc. The idea behind all of this is for the babies to be in a situation where they must socialize and learn these concepts with their parents but also with other babies around. Janet who normally runs these will lead some exercises to work on particular skills and to answer any questions the parents may have. Everything is sterilized with safe wipes at the end of each usage to keep all of toys clean and hygienic for the next Play Day!
Nursery Rhyme Storytime
Nursery Rhyme Storytime is our last special drop-in Storytime. It takes place on December 14th, 10-10:45 AM. Nursery Rhyme Storytime is similar to our normal Drop-in Storytimes, with a special emphasis on Nursery Rhymes, and more repetitive world play which is very important within Storytimes.
Nursery Rhyme Time 2019
Welcome: Turn off Phones; No Photos; Exits
THANKS TO THE FRIENDS OF THE WNPL
SONG: “Glad to see you”
BINGO: Explain; practice shouting
MOTHER GOOSE’S BOOK/Basket: King/towel/bubbles
READ: King Bidgood’s in the Bathtub (Jane)
SONG: “I took a bath in a washing machine” by Jim Gill
READ: SILLY SALLY (Jane or Scott)
SONG: “Silly Dance Contest”
***BRING OUT THE BUBBLE MACHINE (Scott)
SONG: “LITTLE BUBBLES”
SONG:“BUBBLES, BUBBLES” (30 sec. – seems longer)
DVD: “It’s Raining It’s Pouring”
SONG: SKINNAMARINK
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