Showing posts with label Family Place. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Family Place. Show all posts

Friday, January 3, 2014

Derby Public Library slates Family Place workshops

        DERBY - The winter session of Family Place Parent/Child Workshops will begin at 10 a.m. Jan. 13 at Derby Public Library.
        This innovative program is a time for families to share together with their 1-3 year old children.  Siblings who are age 5 and under are also welcome to attend.


       The workshops feature puzzles, books, blocks, a craft, dramatic play and more.
       Parents/caregivers will also be introduced to some of the many resources available to them to assist in the raising of their toddlers and have an opportunity to meet new friends in an educational and creative environment.
        Each workshop will focus on a different topic and will feature a professional from the community who will be available to discuss parenting questions and concerns.
       Topics will include child development, nutrition, immunization and more. 
        Do not miss the opportunity to consult with experts on a no-fee basis while your child enjoys a wonderful play experience. 
        Space is limited; registration is requested.  amilies are encouraged to attend all the workshops to obtain the full benefits of this five-week session.
           For more information or to register, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

       The Family Place is a national initiative of Americans for Libraries Council and Middle Country Library. 
       The Family Place of Connecticut is made possible through the generous support of the Katharine Matthies Foundation.


This is a press release from Sue Sherman, children's librarian, Derby Public Library.

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Derby library to hold Family Place workshops in May

       DERBY - The spring session of Family Place Parent/Child Workshops will be offered 10-11:15 a.m. May 6, 13, and 20 at Derby Public Library.
   
       This innovative program is a time for families to share together with their one to three-year olds. Siblings age five and under are also welcome to attend. 

The workshops feature puzzles, books, blocks, a craft, dramatic play and more.
Parents/caregivers will also be introduced to some of the many resources available to them to assist in the raising of their toddlers and have an opportunity to meet new friends in an educational and creative environment.
       Each workshop will focus on a different topic and will feature a professional from the community who will be available to discuss parenting questions and concerns.  Topics will include child development, nutrition, immunization and more. 
        Do not miss the opportunity to consult with experts on a no-fee basis while your child enjoys a wonderful play experience. Space is limited; registration is requested.  Families are encouraged to attend all the workshops to obtain the full benefits.
        For more information or to register, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

       The Family Place is a national initiative of Americans for Libraries Council and Middle Country Library. 
      The Family Place of Connecticut is made possible through the generous support of the Katharine Matthies Foundation.


This information is taken from a press release from Derby Public Library.




Thursday, February 21, 2013

Family workshops continue at Derby library

    DERBY - The winter session of Family Place Parent/Child Workshops continue through March 11 11 from at the Derby Public Library. The session is from 10-11:15 a.m.


     This innovative program is a time for families to share together with their 1-3 year old children.  Siblings age five and under are also welcome to attend.
    The workshops feature puzzles, books, blocks, a craft, dramatic play and more.  Parents/caregivers will be introduced to some of the many resources available to them to assist in the raising of their toddlers. They also will have an opportunity to meet new friends in an educational and creative environment.
       Each workshop will focus on a different topic and will feature a professional from the community who will be available to discuss parenting questions and concerns. 
      Topics will include child development, nutrition, immunization and more.  Do not miss the opportunity to consult with experts on a no-fee basis while your child enjoys a wonderful play experience. 
      Space is limited; registration is requested.  Families are encouraged to attend all the workshops to obtain the full benefits of this eight week session.
        For information or to register, stop by the Library, 313 Elizabeth St., call 203- 736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

       The Family Place is a national initiative of Americans for Libraries Council and Middle Country Library. The Family Place of Connecticut is made possible through the generous support of the Katharine Matthies Foundation. 

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Family Place workshops slated at Derby library

     DERBY - Registration is underway for the fall session of Family Place Parent/Child Workshops at Derby Public Library starting Sept. 10.
     This innovative program is a time for families to share together with their 1-3 year old children.
     Siblings who are age 5 and under are also welcome to attend. This free, 10-week session will be held Mondays 10-11:15 a.m. The workshops feature puzzles, books, blocks, a craft, dramatic play and more. Parents/caregivers will also be introduced to some of the many resources available to them to assist in the raising of their toddlers and have an opportunity to meet new friends in an educational and creative environment.
       Each workshop will focus on a different topic and will feature a professional from the community who will be available to discuss parenting questions and concerns.
     Topics will include child development, nutrition, immunization and more. Do not miss the opportunity to consult with experts on a no-fee basis while your child enjoys a wonderful play experience. Space is limited, so registration is requested.  Families are encouraged to attend all the workshops to obtain the full benefits of this program.
        For information or to register, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth Street, call 203-736-1482 or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.

      The Family Place is a national initiative of Americans for Libraries Council and Middle Country Library.
      The Family Place of Connecticut is made possible through the generous support of the Katharine Matthies Foundation.


This information is taken from a release from Sue Sherman, children's librarian, Derby Public Library.  

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