DERBY - Registration is under way for the winter session of story times at Derby Public Library.
This story time session will run from Jan. 15 to March 14.
The Library offers age-appropriate programs for children from birth to age 5.
Beginning Jan. 15 at 10 a.m. infants age birth to 12 months along with a caregiver are invited to attend
Baby and Me.
The session introduces the youngest patrons to the library and books through simple songs and rhymes, movement, board books, and interaction with their caregivers.
The class will run for about 20 minutes.
Participants are welcome to stay and play for some social time immediately following the program.
Nursery Rhyme Time for toddlers 12 to 24 months old along with a caregiver will take place at 10 a.m. Thursdays.
Finger plays, songs, movement, stories and rhymes will be included in this half-hour program. The first class will be held Jan. 16.
Time for Twos also begins on Jan. 16 at 11 a.m. with stories, songs, finger plays, and a simple craft for children who are between 25 and 35 months old along with their caregiver.
Terrific Threes is a story time geared for three-year olds, which is often that in-between stage of child development where they are not quite ready for an independent preschool library program.
Three-year olds will meet at 10 a.m. Fridays starting Jan. 17.
Children 4-6 years old are welcome to join in for stories, songs, instruments, literacy games, and a craft at 11 a.m. Fridays beginning Jan. 17.
Preschool Story Time is designed to be an early school-readiness experience, an introduction to peer interaction and improved listening skills.
Children will attend this story time on their own while a caregiver remains in the Children’s Room area.
Registration is requested.
For information or to register, call the Children’s Room, 203-736-1482, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.
This is a press release from Sue Sherman, children's librarian, Derby Public Library.
