Spring 2021 -  Story Time and Crafts - Virtually!

Glocester Animal Shelter Story Time!
Not Norman by Kelly Bennett

This spring, 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.
Thursday Facebook Live Baby/Toddler Story Time
Tuesday, April 6, 13, and 27, 11 a.m., Facebook
Age Level: Infant to 3 years old
Join us on Facebook Live with your baby or toddler for stories, finger plays, and songs!

Thursday Facebook Preschool Story Time
Thursday, April 1, 8, 15, and 29, 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!

Story Time with Miss Annie
Thursday, April 1, 15, and 29, prerecorded video 5 to 8 minutes in length
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!

Story Time with Miss Annie Video 3/18/21
Home for a Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown

Crafts-To-Go

Our popular Crafts-to-Go program continues with each library, the Harmony Library and the Glocester Manton Library, creating different craft kits for you!
Glocester Manton April Pick Up Crafts
March 29 - May 1, during library hours
Glocester Manton Library
Age Level: Age 3 and up
(Under 3 years may need caregiver assistance.)
Chicks, Lotus flowers, Earth Day seed bombs, Butterflies & Birds! Lots of fun crafts to do in April!
  • Week 1: Easter Chicks
  • Week 2: Lotus Flowers
  • Week 3: Birds with fun feathers
  • Week 4: Garden Seed Bombs
  • Week 5: Yarn Butterflies

Harmony March Pickup Crafts
April 5, 12, 19, and 26, during library hours
Harmony Library
Age Level: All Ages
For the month of April, pick up a weekly craft at the Harmony Library! With themes like Earth Day, Easter, and sheep, there will be something fun and different each week.     
  • Week 1: Popsicle Easter Basket
  • Week 2: Dream Catcher
  • Week 3: Earth Day Daisies
  • Week 4: Packing Peanut Sheep
Note: 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.