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"I think a good novel would be where a bunch of men on a ship are looking for a whale. They look and look, but you know what? They never find him. And you know why they never find him? It doesn't say. The book leaves it up to you, the reader, to decide. Then, at the very end, there's a page you can lick and it tastes like Kool-Aid."

—Jack Handey [Deep Thoughts], Recurring Saturday Night Live comedy bit

 

Storytimes

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STORYTIMES

Storytimes are a fun way to introduce children to books and reading. Trained library staff and volunteers adapt stories, songs, and movement activities to match the ages and attention spans of the children. Caregivers can learn how to foster the early literacy skills that help to prepare children to learn to read. Your librarians will answer questions about library materials and programs and share creative ways that you can interest children in books. All storytimes are offered on a drop-in, (no registration required) basis.

Book Babies........................... birth to two years old
After 15 minutes of storytime with short books, nursery rhymes and music, the babies play with toys, books and each other while adults enjoy an opportunity to interact.
10:15 am, Thursdays, February, April, October, December @ Shute Park Branch
10:15 am, Fridays, February, April, October, December @ Main Library

Toddler Time.......................... two and three-year-olds
There are stories, songs, fingerplays and plenty of group participation in these 20 minute sessions followed by playtime. A simple take-home craft is provided.
10:15 am, Thursdays, January, March, May, September, November @ Shute Park Branch
10:15 am, Fridays, January, March, May, September, November @ Main Library

Preschool Storytime................ ages three and older
Fingerplays, singing and early literacy activities accompany the reading of a variety of picture books for 30 minutes.
10:15 am, Wednesdays and Thursdays, year round @ Main Library

Family Storytime.................... children of all ages
Each 30-40 minute session features age-appropriate children's stories. Selections will vary with the ages in each audience. Fingerplays and movement activities are included between the stories.
10:15 am, Tuesdays, year round @ Shute Park Branch
11:00 am, Tuesdays year round @ Shute Park Branch
6:30 pm, Tuesdays, year round @ Main Library
2:30 pm, fourth Saturday monthly @ Main Library

The library cannot accommodate large groups on a drop-in basis at storytimes. If you would like to bring a preschool group, you may contact Youth Services for a tour of the library, which usually includes a brief, private storytime session.  (503) 615-6500

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