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Descriptions of Perrot Library's Programs for Kids

REGISTRATION FOR WINTER/SPRING PROGRAMS HAS ENDED.

PLEASE CALL THE LIBRARY IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE PLACED ON OUR WAITING LIST.

DON'T FORGET ABOUT OUR SELECTION OF DROP-IN PROGRAMS! (SEE DESCRIPTIONS BELOW)

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

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: 30 minutes

Winter/Spring Offerings: Drop-in

*     Mondays at 10 A.M., January 23rd through April 2nd. No programs on February 13th or February 20th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: Walkers ages 12-24 months

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Winter/Spring Offerings: By registration only

*     Tuesdays at 10 A.M., January 24th through April 3rd. No program on February 14th.

*     Tuesdays at 11 A.M., January 24th through April 3rd. No program on February 14th.

*     Wednesdays at 10 A.M., January 25th through April 4th. No program on February 15th.

*     Fridays at 10 A.M., January 27th through April 6th. No program on February 17th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: 12-36 months

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Winter/Spring Offerings:  Drop-in

*     Mondays at 11 A.M., January 23rd through April 2nd. No programs on February 13th or February 20th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

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

Winter/Spring Offerings: By registration only

*     Wednesdays at 11 A.M., January 25th through April 4th. No program on February 15th.

*     Wednesdays at 1 P.M., January 25th through April 4th. No program on February 15th.

*     Thursdays at 10 A.M., January 26th through April 5th. No program on February 16th.

*     Thursdays at 11 A.M., January 26th through April 5th. No program on February 16th.

*     Thursdays at 1 P.M., January 26th through April 5th. No program on February 16th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

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: 30 minutes

Winter/Spring Offerings: Drop-in

*     Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6:30 P.M., January 24th through May 3rd. No programs on February 14th, February 16th, February 21st, February 23rd, April 10th, or April 12th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: Families with children of all ages

Description: A lively music and movement program with Miss Kim. Children attend with an adult caregiver.

Duration: 30 minutes

Winter/Spring Offerings: Drop-in.

*     Thursdays at 4 P.M. on January 19th, February 2nd, February 16th, March 1st, March 15th, March 29th, April 12th, and April 26th.

 

 

 sing a song of sixpence

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

Winter/Spring Offerings: By registration only

*     Mondays at 1 P.M., January 30th through April 16th. No programs on January 23rd, February 13th, February 20th, or April 9th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: For children in Kindergarten and Grade 1

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

Duration: 60 minutes

Winter/Spring Offerings: By registration only

*     Mondays at 4 P.M., January 23rd through April 2nd. No programs on February 13th or February 20th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: For children in Grades 2 and 3

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

Winter/Spring Offerings: By registration only

*     Wednesdays at 4 P.M. on January 25th, February 1st, February 8th, February 29th, and March 7th.

 

 

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For Ages: Kids in Grades 4 and 5

Description: Book sharing for serious young book lovers! By special application only. Please note: The club is currently full. New applications will be accepted in May 2012.

Duration: 60 minutes

Winter/Spring Meeting Dates:

*     Tuesdays at 4 P.M. on January 31st, February 21st, March 6th, March 20th, April 3rd, April 24th, and May 8th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: Kids in Grades 6, 7, and 8

Description: Book talks and book sharing for Young Adult readers. For AVID readers! By special application only. Please note: The club is currently full. New applications will be accepted in May 2012.

Duration: 75 minutes 

Winter/Spring Meeting Dates:

*      Fridays at 4 P.M. on January 27th, February 10th, March 2nd, March 16th, March 30th, April 20th, and May 4th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: All ages welcome

Description: Songs and stories in Italian. Both native speakers and beginners are welcome! Children attend with an adult caregiver. If you would like to contact the organizers of this program, please e-mail webmaster@perrotlibrary.org.

Duration: 30 minutes

Winter/Spring Meeting Dates:

*     Tuesdays at 4 P.M. on January 24th, February 28th, March 27th, May 1st, and May 22nd.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

Description: Stories and songs in Japanese. For native speakers. Children attend with an adult caregiver. If you would like to contact the organizers of this program, please e-mail webmaster@perrotlibrary.org.

Duration: 40 minutes

Winter/Spring Meeting Dates: Drop-in

*     Thursdays at 4:20 P.M. on January 12th, January 26th, February 9th, February 23rd, and March 8th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

Description: Stories and songs in Swedish. For native speakers. Children attend with an adult caregiver. If you would like to contact the organizers of this program, please e-mail webmaster@perrotlibrary.org.

Duration: 30 minutes

Winter/Spring Meeting Dates: Drop-in

*     Fridays at 4:00 P.M. on January 20th, February 3rd, February 24th, March 9th, March 23rd, April 27th, May 11th, and May 25th.

 

 

 

sing a song of sixpence 

Please plan to arrive several minutes prior to the start time of drop-in programs to allow time to park (additional parking is available on Arch Street and Laddins Rock Road), enter the building, and make a nametag for your child.

 

 

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