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Descriptions of Perrot Library's Programs for Kids

 

REGISTRATION FOR WINTER 2009 PROGRAMS IS GOING ON NOW

THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 11th, 2009.

 

Programs will begin on Monday, January 26th, 2009.

 

View the Winter/Spring 2009 Program Schedule

 

 

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: 20 to 30 minutes

Winter Offerings: Drop-in. Mondays at 10 A.M., January 26th-March 30th. No programs on February 9th or February 16th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

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

Winter Offerings: By registration only.

*     Tuesdays at 10 A.M., January 27th-March 31st. No program on February 10th.

*   Tuesdays at 11 A.M. , January 27th-March 31st. No program on February 10th.

*   Thursdays at 10 A.M., January 29th-April 2nd. No program on February 12th.

*   Thursdays at 11 A.M., January 29th-April 2nd. No program on February 12th.

 

 

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 Offerings: Drop-in. Fridays at 10 A.M., January 30th-April 3rd. No program on February 13th.

 

 

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 Offerings: By registration only.

*    Mondays at 11 A.M., January 26th-March 30th. No programs on February 9th or February 16th.

*    Mondays at 1 P.M., January 26th-March 30th. No programs on February 9th or February 16th.

*    Wednesdays at 10 A.M., January 28th-April 1st. No program on February 11th.

*    Wednesdays at 11 A.M., January 28th-April 1st. No program on February 11th.

*    Thursdays at 1 P.M., January 29th-April 2nd. No program on February 12th.

 

 

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: 20 to 30 minutes

Winter Offerings: Drop-in.

*    Tuesdays at 6:30 P.M., January 27th-May 5th. No programs on February 17th or April 7th.

*    Thursdays at 6:30 P.M., January 29th-May 7th. No programs on February 19th or April 9th.

 

 

 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 Offerings:

By registration only:

*    Wednesdays at 1 P.M.,  January 28th-April 1st. No program on February 11th.

Drop-in Mini Sessions:

*    Tuesdays at 1 P.M., January 27th-March 3rd. No program on February 10th.

*    Fridays at 1 P.M., January 30th-March 6th. No program on February 13th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: Families with children ages 4-8

Description: A sing-along program featuring live music!

Duration: 30 minutes

Winter Offerings: Call-ahead drop-in: call the morning of the program to reserve a space. Thursdays at 4 P.M. on February 5th, February 19th, March 5th, March 19th, and April 2nd.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: Children in Kindergarten and Grade 1

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

Duration: 60 minutes

Winter Offerings: By registration only. Mondays at 4 P.M., January 26th-March 30th. No programs on February 9th or February 16th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: 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 Offerings: By registration only. Wednesdays at 4 P.M. on January 28th, February 4th, February 18th, February 25th, plus a special event on March 4th.
 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: Kids in Grades 4 and 5

Description: Book sharing for serious young book lovers!  By special application only: THE CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL: THERE WILL BE OPENINGS IN MAY 2009.

Duration: 60 minutes

Winter Meeting Dates: By registration only. Tuesdays at 4 P.M. on January 20th, February 3rd, February 24th, March 20th, March 24th, April 21st, and May 5th.

 

 

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 only!  By special application only: THE CLUB IS CURRENTLY FULL: THERE WILL BE OPENINGS IN MAY 2009.

Duration: 75 minutes

Winter Meeting Dates: By registration only. Fridays at 4 P.M. on January 16th, February 6th, February 20th, March 6th, March 20th, April 3rd, and April 17th.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

For Ages: All ages welcome

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

Duration: 30 minutes

Winter Offerings: Tuesdays at 4 P.M. on January 27th, February 17th, March 3rd, March 17th, and March 31st.

 

 

sing a song of sixpence

Description: Stories and songs in Japanese (geared toward native speakers). Please call Keiko at 203-554-6264 for more information.

Duration: 45 minutes

Winter Offerings: Thursdays at 4 P.M. on January 15th, January 29th, February 12th, February 26th, March 12th, and March 26th.

 

 

 

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.

Programs will start promptly on the hour.

We thank you for your understanding.

 

 

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