REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2010 PROGRAMS WILL RUN FROM AUGUST 9th-SEPTEMBER 3rd

For Ages: Pre-walking babies

Description: Stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces encourage babies and their caregivers to explore language and pre-literacy skills. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Duration: 20 to 30 minutes

Current Offerings: Drop-in.

*    Mondays at 10 A.M. on July 12th, July 19th, July 26th, and August 2nd

Fall Offerings: Drop-in.

*    Mondays at 10 A.M., September 13th-November 15th. No program on October 11th.

For Ages: Walkers aged 12-24 months

Description: Especially designed to develop language and literacy in the very young. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Duration: 20 to 30 minutes

Current Offerings:  Drop-in.

*     Tuesdays at 10 A.M. on July 6th, July 13th, July 20th, and July 27th

*   Wednesdays at 11 A.M. on July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, and July 28th

*   Thursdays at 10 A.M. on July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th

Fall Offerings: By registration only.

*    Tuesdays at 10 A.M., September 14th-November 16th. No program on November 2nd.

*    Tuesdays at 11 A.M., September 14th-November 16th. No program on November 2nd.

*    Wednesdays at 10 A.M., September 15th-November 17th.

For Ages: 12-36 months

Description: Tunes and tales for one- and two-year-olds. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Duration: 30 minutes

Current Offerings:  No sessions planned for Summer 2010.

Fall Offerings: Drop-in.

*    Mondays at 11 A.M, September 13th-November 15th. No program on October 11th.

For Ages: 2- and 3-year-olds

Description: A sampler of stories, songs and fingerplays for two and three-year-olds. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Duration: 30 minutes

Current Offerings: Drop-in.

*   Mondays at 11 A.M. on July 12th, July 19th, July 26th, and August 2nd

*   Tuesdays at 11 A.M. on July 6th, July 13th, July 20th, and July 27th

*   Wednesdays at 11 A.M. on July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, and July 28th

Fall Offerings: By registration only.

*    Wednesdays at 11 A.M., September 15th-November 17th.

*    Wednesdays at 1 P.M., September 15th-November 17th.

*    Thursdays at 10 A.M., September 16th-November 18th. No program on November 11th.

*    Thursdays at 11 A.M., September 16th-November 18th. No program on November 11th.

*    Thursdays at 1 P.M., September 16th-November 18th. No program on November 11th.

For Ages: Families with children aged 3-6

Description: Bring your children (in their pajamas, of course!) for bedtime stories, songs, and fun!  Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Duration: 20 to 30 minutes

Current Offerings: Drop-in.

*    Tuesdays at 6:30 P.M. on July 6th, July 13th, July 20th, and July 27th

*    Thursdays at 6:30 P.M. on July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th

Fall Offerings: Drop-in.

*    Tuesdays at 6:30 P.M., September 14th-December 7th. No program on November 2nd.

*    Thursdays at 6:30 P.M.. September 16th-December 9th. No programs on September 30th, November 11th, or November 25th.

For Ages: 4- and 5-year-olds (pre-Kindergarten)

Description: Rhymes, songs, and book-sharing for Pre-K kids. Children attend independently; however, parents and caregivers must remain in the Children's Department for the duration of the program.

Duration: 30 minutes

Current Offerings: Drop-in.

*    Mondays at 3 P.M. on July 12th, July 19th, July 26th, and August 2nd

Current Offerings: By registration only.

*    Mondays at 1 P.M., September 13th-November 15th. No program on October 11th.

For Ages: Families with children ages 4-8

Description: A sing-along program featuring live music!

Duration: 30 minutes

Current Offerings: No sessions planned for Summer 2010.

Fall Offerings: Dates TBA

For Ages: Children ENTERING Grade 1

Description: Books, stories, songs-- and arts and crafts, too! Children attend independently.

Duration: 60 minutes

Current Offerings: By registration only.

*    Mondays at 4 P.M. on July 12th, July 19th, July 26th, and August 2nd

Fall Offerings: By registration only.

*    Mondays at 4 P.M., September 13th-November 15th. No program on October 11th.

For Ages: Children ENTERING Grades 2, 3, and 4

Description: Kids will explore a high-interest subject in story and craft. The theme of this program changes each session. Children attend independently.

Duration: 60 minutes

Current Offerings: By registration only.

*    Wednesdays at 4 P.M. on July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, and July 28th

Fall Offerings: By registration only.

*    Wednesdays at 4 P.M. on September 29th, October 6th, October 13th, and October 20th.
 

For Ages: Kids in Grades 4 and 5

Description: Book sharing for serious young book lovers!  By special application. Please note: The club is currently full. New applications will be accepted in May 2011.

Duration: 60 minutes

Current Meeting Dates: By registration only.

*    Tuesdays at 4 P.M. on July 6th, July 13th, July 20th, and July 27th

Fall Meeting Dates: By registration only.

*    Tuesdays at 4 P.M. on September 28th, October 12th, October 26th, November 9th, November 23rd, and December 7th.

For Ages: Kids in Grades 6, 7 and 8

Description: Book talks and book sharing for Young Adult readers.  For AVID readers only!  By special application. Please note: The club is currently full. Please check back later for further details about club openings.

Duration: 75 minutes

Current Meeting Dates: By registration only.

*    Fridays at 4 P.M. on July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd, and July 30th

Fall Meeting Dates: By registration only.

*    Fridays at 4 P.M. on September 24th, October 8th, October 22nd, November 5th, November 19th, and December 3rd

For Ages: All ages welcome

Description: Songs and stories in Italian. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Duration: 30 minutes

Current Offerings: No sessions planned for Summer 2010.

Fall Offerings: Dates TBA.

For Ages: 2 through 5

Description: Songs and stories in Chinese. Native speakers and beginners welcome! Offered by the Mencius Mandarin Preschool. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Duration: 30 minutes

Current Offerings: Drop-in.

*    Thursdays at 3 P.M. on July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd, and July 29th

Fall Offerings: Dates TBA.

For Ages: 3 through 7

Description: Songs and stories in Spanish. Native speakers and beginners welcome! Offered by the Greenwich Spanish School. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Duration: 30 minutes

Current Offerings: Drop-in.

*    Thursdays at 11 A.M. on August 5th, 12th, and 19th

Fall Offerings: Fridays at 4 P.M. on September 17th, October 1st, October 15th, October 29th, and November 12th

Description: Stories and songs in Japanese, for native speakers. Please call Mrs. Hayashida at 203-554-6264 for more information.

Duration: 40 minutes

Current Offerings: Drop-in.

*    Thursdays at 4:20 P.M. on August 26th, September 23rd, October 14th, October 28th, and December 9th

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