10:30 - 11:00 am beginning January 8. Enjoy great books for babies, learn fun songs and rhymes. These sessions involve caregivers as active participants. Caregivers are expected to stay with children during all sessions. No registration required. Preschool Storytimes for 4 and 5 years including kindergarten. Thursdays 10:30 - 11:00 am beginning January 9. Children will listen to stories, learn new words, sing, dance and develop their imagination. Preschool listening skills are practiced. Caregivers are not required to stay in the room during storytime. No registration required. *While the recommended ages are listed in the above children’s program descriptions, please know they are a guide and that your child(ren) may continue in the program they started in the fall even if they have a birthday during the course of the program season (September-April). We want your child to be comfortable and confident in a developmental stage appropriate program. If you have any questions, please contact Kathleen Welch or Cathy Ruth. We would be happy to talk with you and help in any way we can! Storytime Superstars for Preschool Storytime Come to storytime at the Mary L. Cook Public Library for Preschool Storytime and get a stamp. When you have 10 stamps on your Storytime Superstar card, you will earn a free book! We will keep your Storytime Superstar card at the library. Look Who’s Reading Book Club (Kindergarten) Meets on Thursday, January 16 from 4 - 4:30 pm. This group will meet monthly to read aloud and discuss the assigned book. In addition, we will engage in learning activities related to the story such a sight word practice, rhyming, and retelling. Children are encouraged to read the book (independently or with adult help) several times to be prepared for the monthly meeting. Registration is required for this book club and it is currently full. Questions, contact Cathy Ruth at ruthca@marylcook.com. Chapters Book Club (Grades 1 and 2) Meets on Tuesday, January 7 from 4 - 4:45 pm. This group will read a short chapter book a month. We will meet and start off with a snack, discuss the book and author, and do activities associated with the book. Registration is required for this book club and it is currently full. Questions, contact Kathleen Welch at welchka@marylcook.com. Rapid Readers Book Club (Grades 3 - 5) Meets on Tuesday, January 14 from 4 - 4:45 pm. This group will read a chapter book a month. The books will be a variety of genres. We will meet and start off with a snack, discuss the book and author, and do activities associated with the book. Questions, contact Kathleen Welch at welchka@marylcook.com. Be a Kid Librarian Calling all 3rd - 5th grade kids, we would love your help putting a book display together of your favorite books for other kids to enjoy! Stop by and fill out an application. We are accepting applications for January, 2025.
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