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 here at the library. Look Who’s Reading Book Club (Kindergarten) Meets on Thursday, November 21 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, November 12 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, November 19 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. Paws to Read is a chance for children in grades 1st - 5th to read to a non-judgmental listener. For many children, this allows them a chance to experience stress free reading; they’re able to relax and have fun while reading! Read with Roo, a 6-year-old retired Greyhound. He and his owner, Jan are certified for therapy through Pet Partners. We will have six 15-minute time slots available on Thursday, November 7 for children in grades 1st-5th from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. Registration began October 28. One-time slot per child. Please arrive 5 minutes prior to your time slot. Miss Kathleen will have books to choose from or you may bring a book from home. Preschool Discovery Centers Bring your little one to explore their creativity! We will have a no mess painting
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