Leap into Learning @ The Atascocita Branch Library!

Submitted by Christine Turner on Wed, 09/09/2009 - 11:29pm

 

 

Do you know that the library has several resources which support children in the basic skills needed for school readiness? Come and see what we have to offer! 

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The Atascocita Branch offers weekly early literacy experiences for infants and young children. Children who participate in library programs on a regular basis gain valuable information, and skills that will help them be successful in school.

Here are a few of the numerous benefits of attending a storytime or infant lapsit program:
  • Aides in oral language development. 
  • Promotes listening skills and increased attention span. 
  • Strengthens social and emotional development.  
  • Stimulates creativity, interest, and ideas. 
  • Supports pre-reading skills. 
  • Encourages a lifelong love and appreciation of reading and libraries.

 

 

          
Pre-School Storytime (3-6 years olds)
Thursdays @ 10:00 am
Toddler Time (2-3 years olds)
Wednesdays @ 10:00 am & 1:30 pm
Infant Lapsit (Infants – 24 months)
Wednesdays @ 11:00 am
Thursdays @ 11:00 am
Fridays @ 1:00 PM
Family Storytime (All Ages Welcome)
Mondays @ 7:00 pm
I would like to make a few suggestions that will help ensure everyone has a fun and exciting time at the library.
  •  Please arrive a few minutes early for storytime. This will give you the chance to checkout/return books, take that all important potty break or visit with friends. Thus, encouraging a positive transition, and allowing your child the time they may need to adjust to the environment.
  • Storytime is a family activity. Please actively participate during storytime by sing songs and modeling good listening skills.
  •  Don’t forget to turn off cell phones.
  • Siblings are always welcome in storytime as long as they are not disruptive to others. 
  •  If your child is overly restless or is crying please remove them from storytime until they are ready to return. This gives your child a peaceful environment to calm themselves, and allows others to participate in activities free of distractions.
  • We do not require registration for any stoytime, but space is limited. If you are unable to attend a program, please visit one of our other storytime options.  Twilight Tales, our Family Storytime on Monday nights, is open to all ages and we typically have a craft project.  This is a great choice for everyone!
  • Please be aware that our morning Toddler Time is very busy! Therefore, the afternoon program at 1:30 pm offers more one on one interaction with children. This is a wonderful opportunity for children who are new, transitioning from the Infant Lapsit program, or may be just a little shy. 

     

Ms Susan and I look forward to seeing you in storytime. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. There are many other resources that we would like to share with you.