Children

For Children and Families

Mary Ferris ~ Children’s Librarian ~ mferris@pls-net.org

Check out our online calendar for day-by-day listings of events and programs.

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   2013 Spring Programs for Children

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Registration is required for all of the programs that are marked with *.
Call (585-394-1381) or stop in the library to sign up.

 

Time for Twos *
April 1 – May 28
Monday or Tuesday morning
10:15 - 10:35 AM

Simple stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and songs for 2 year olds and a parent or caregiver.  Weekly sessions with Mrs. Ferris and her helper, Shrinking Violet, are 20 minutes long and will begin in April.  Registration is required.  Sign up at the library or by calling (585) 394-1381.  Registration will begin Monday, March 18.

 

Our series of stories and more for preschool children between the ages of 3-5 begins the first week in April.  The half-hour sessions feature puppets, stories from picture books, fingerplays, action rhymes, songs, and a flannelboard story or rhyme on a weekly theme.  Children are encouraged to participate on their own, but parents are always welcome to enjoy the program with their child.  Each class is limited to 25 children and registration is required.  Registration will begin Monday, March 18.

Night of 1,000 Stars Pajama Storytime
Wednesday,  April 17
7:00 PM

Join us for this special National Library Week night at our PJ storytime for 3–7 year olds. Come in your jammies and follow the path of stars to the Community Room on the 2nd floor.  Parents are invited to enjoy the program with their children.  No registration is necessary.

 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Friday, April 19
4:00 – 5:00 PM
ages 3 – 8

Bring your stuffed animal to the library for a very special storytime in the Community Room. When you arrive, make your toy a name tag, have a snack, and settle in for some fun stories. After the stories, we’ll parade to the Story Room where you’ll tuck in your toy, and give it a good-night kiss because your toy is going to spend the night at the library! Come back on Saturday morning after 10:00 to pick up your toy and watch a slide show of what the toys did while the library was closed. Registration requested.  Sign up begins 4/1 at the library or by calling (585) 394-1381.

 

Dollar Origami
Thursday, April 25
4:00 – 5:00 PM
grades 3 – 5

Make your money work for you by turning it into something new!  Dollar bills are called folding money and we’ll be folding bills to make them look like a bow tie, an arrow, a fish and a heart coin holder.  We’ll provide fake money for these origami projects, but you can make it more fun if you bring four $1 bills with you – and then you can decide if you want to keep them or spend them!  Part of our $mart ¢ents @ Wood Library series.  Registration required.  Sign up begins 4/1 at the library or by calling (585) 394-1381.

 

 

Mother Goose Time  *
Friday, May 3
Walkers: 10:15 – 10:35 AM
Pre-walkers:  1100 – 11:20 AM

A program of nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and a short story for babies and toddlers 6 – 24 months old and their parents.  This program is offered once a month, generally on the second Friday of the month.   The Walkers class is especially for children who are walking and will include some movement activities as well as rhymes, fingerplays, and a story.

Children who are not yet walking should come to the Pre-Walkers class which will feature traditional rhymes, bounces, and clapping songs.  Each program will include the sharing of a simple storybook.  Registration is required as each  group is limited to 12 children and their parents/caregivers. Register for the program by calling 394-1381.

 

A Tea Party for Mommy and Me
Friday, May 10
1:00 PM
ages 3+

Come celebrate that special person you call Mommy!  Children ages 3-5 are invited to dress up and bring that special lady or ladies in their life – Mommy, Grandma, etc for our afternoon tea. Refreshments will include a choice of tea, juice or lemonade along with fruit, veggies, and baked goodies. Mrs. Ferris will read some special stories and we’ll have a delightful time. Reservations are required.  Please call to save your place as our space is limited.