Fall 2020 -  Story Time and Crafts - A New Way!

Miss Annie's Toddler Time Video 9/24/20

This fall, the Glocester Libraries' Story Time programs will be live on Facebook in an effort to continue our tradition of Story Time programs while making your experience as safe as possible.

We ask that you still register so that we might plan our programs accordingly.
Tuesday Facebook Live Baby/Toddler Story Time
Begins Tuesday, September 15, 11 a.m., Facebook
Age Level: Infant to 3 years old
Join us on Facebook with your child, ages: infant to 3 years old, for stories, finger plays, and songs! This program repeats on September 22 and September 28; October 6, 13, 20, and 27; November 3, 10, and 17; and December 1 and December 8.
 
Thursday Facebook Live Preschool Story Time
Begins Thursday, September 17, 11 a.m., Facebook
Age Level: Ages 3 to 5 years old
Join us on Facebook Live with your preschoolers for stories, finger plays, and songs! This program repeats on September 24; October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29; November 5, 12, and 19; December 3 and December 10.

Story Time with Miss Annie
Begins Thursday, September 17, video 3 to 5 minutes
Age Level: Preschoolers
Available on this website and the Glocester Libraries'
You Tube Channel

Watch a weekly prerecorded video with Miss Annie reading a story, offering suggestions for activities, and singing songs! New videos will be posted weekly on September 24, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; November 5, 12, 19; and December 3 and December 10.

Crafts-To-Go

In September, our popular Crafts-to-Go program continues with a slight twist. Each library, the Harmony Library and the Glocester Manton Library will create different craft kits for you!
Fall Storybook Crafts
September 1 through 30, during library hours
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Ages 5 and up
Get your take home kits at the Glocester Manton Library for you to enjoy. Read the book and then do the book themed craft. The book is yours to keep! A limited amount of kits will be available in our Children’s Room on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
Back to Nature Pick Up Crafts
September 1 through 30, during library hours
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: All Ages
Let’s get back to nature in September. Our pick up crafts will be available every Monday in our foyer. They are fun crafts that will get children outside, from “Funny Forests” to Autumn Sun Catchers!” A new craft is available every Monday, on a first-come, first-served basis.
 
September Pickup Crafts
Monday, September 7, 14, 21, and 28, during library hours Harmony Library
Stop by to pick up a different craft to take home each week. Crafts are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Past Preschool Programs at the Glocester Libraries

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Baby Story Time

Baby Story Time introduces tots (ages: infant to 2 years) and their parents to the essential early learning practices of finger plays, nursery rhymes, songs, and board books. Join us for reading, singing, bouncing, playing, and fun!

Toddler Time

 Ages 2 - 3.5 years and their caregiver are invited for a half hour of stories, flannel board activities, finger plays, and songs. Story Time is followed by 30 minutes of exploratory "free play" with other toddlers. Story Time is followed by 30 minutes of exploratory "free play" with other toddlers.

Preschool & Kindergarten

Ages 3 1/2 - 5 are invited for 45 minutes of stories, songs, activities, and crafts. This story time is often the child's first "separation" from his/her parent, and his/her first exposure to a "classroom" setting.