Registration for the next session of storytimes at the Keene Public Library has begun. The six- week session of programs starts the week of September 4, 2012. Registration will continue throughout the series as space is available. ?
The library offers storytimes for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their parents??Each storytime features five simple practices?talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing?to develop language and pre-reading skills in children from birth to age five.
During Preschool Storytime, children will enjoy age appropriate stories, songs, poetry, and activities. Preschool Storytime is designed for children aged three to five and is held?on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. and Wednesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
Lapsit Time is designed for pre-talking babies and their caregivers. Lapsit Time for infants and caregivers is held Thursday mornings at 10:00 a.m. Each lapsit program includes simple age appropriate?stories, songs, fingerplays, and handouts.
Toddler and Two-Times is an introduction to books?and the library for talking toddlers and their caregivers. Toddlers who are can say at least 50 words are ready for the Toddler Two-Times program. Toddler and Two-Times is held Fridays at 10:00 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.
Puppet Storytime is for older tddlers ages 2 1/2- to 3 1/2- year-olds. It occurs on Tuesday mornings at 10:00 a.m.
The Keene Public Library a drop-in story programs each Saturday at 10:00 a.m. This program includes stories, fingerplays, and a simple craft or take-home project. The drop-in programs are perfect for busy families who cannot commit to a regular storytime or for visiting friends and relatives.
The story programs at the Keene Public Library were created in response to continuing research that shows the importance of sharing language with very young children. Sharing books helps to create a deep and lasting bond between child and caregiver. The early introduction of language play, books, rhymes, and songs into a child?s life offers him or her a variety of experiences. Finally, sharing books with very young children can help to prepare children to learn to read and love books. ?Reading is the basis for all learning,??
Youth Services Librarian Gail Zachariah explained. ?Encouraging your kids to read and use the library is the best thing you can to help them do better in school and keep learning throughout their lives.?
Parental involvement is one of the most important factors in getting young children ready to read. A National Institute for Literacy study found that 3- to 5-year-olds who had been read to at least three times per week were more likely to recognize letters, have sight word recognition, and understand words in context than children who hadn?t been read to.?These library programs expose even the youngest audiences to benefits of group learning. Young children have the chance to build relationships with librarians and other kids during these weekly events.
To register for storytime or for further information about family and youth programs at the Keene Public Library, call 603-352-0157.
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Source: http://www.keenepubliclibrary.org/library/news/storytimes_fall_2012
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