What's going on at the library.: April 2012

11 April 2012

We also found him at Goodbye Blue Monday!

We caught her at Goodbye Blue Monday!

New site for early learning resources and ideas!

The great part is there are videos that show experienced storytime staff sharing a simple early literacy activity and modeling sharing a parent tip that goes with it. It's aimed at library staff who are new to doing storytimes, and yet, so useful for childcare providers and parents.

Story Blocks

The Colorado State Library announced the launch of STORY BLOCKS an online video collection featuring one-minute songs and rhymes for babies, toddlers and preschool children in both English and Spanish. Filmed in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS, librarians throughout Colorado share successful activities as well as literacy tips. Parents, child care providers and others will discover ways to engage very young children in fun and playful interactions that also build healthy brain development.

On-going programs for children.

Weekly Children’s Programs

Infant Lapsit 10 am Tuesdays

Infant Lapsit is specially designed to encourage development of language and motor skills byincorporating books with simple songs, rhymes and finger plays. For ages 6-18 months with parent or caregiver.

Toddler Rhyme Time 9:30 and 10:30 on Wednesdays

Is a time to encourage development of language and motor skills by integrating movement, songs, books and rhymes for kids ages 18 month—age 3 with parent or caregiver.

Pre-School Age Story Time 10 am Thursdays

Stories and a craft for the “just about ready for school crowd.” We read picture books, sing songs and create a small art project. For ages 4-5.

First Steps Early Literacy Center

10 am to noon Monday, Friday and Saturdays

A parent or caregiver-directed activity center where toddlers and preschoolers are surrounded by alphabet manipulatives, concept books,board books and puzzles, all designed to be a fun learning experience.

All of these programs are held in the library’s meeting room.

There is no charge or sign-up for these library programs!

PLEASE JOIN US!

What's going on at the Northfield Public Library!

LIBRARY CALENDAR!

13 April 2012

Meet (most) of the 2012 Library Pages!

11 April 2012

Look who we "carded" for National Library Week!

10 April 2012

New Books & Stars blog