2010  Summer Programs for Children          July 6-August 12

Pre-registration is required. Registration begins at 9:00 AM on Saturday, June 5, at Family Fun Day at the library.  Please remember that the sessions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

 

Storytime—Toddler (Age 2)

Tuesday             11:00-11:20 AM             Begins July 6

 

Creative Preschoolers (Age 3 through entering kindergarten)

Tuesday             10:00-10:45 AM             Begins July 6

Wednesday        9:45-10:30  AM               Begins July 7

 

Attendance at the popular Children’s Programs has increased 227 percent in the past 4 years. Sign up early!

Kindergarten Countdown (for children entering kindergarten)

Thursday            12:30-1:30 PM                Begins July 8

 

Toddler/Preschool Family Storytime

Tuesday             6:30-7:00 PM                  Begins July 6

Wednesday        11:15-11:45 AM             Begins July 7

 

Storycraft (Kindergarten through Grade 2—completed)

Thursday            9:30-10:30 AM               Begins July 8

Thursday            11:00-Noon                     Begins July 8

Thursday            6:00-7:00   PM                Begins July 8

 

Art and Books (Grades 3-6 completed)

Wednesday        3:30-4:30 PM                  Begins July 7

 

Summer Reading Club (age 2 through grade 6 completed)

June 5 through August 14. Read for fun and earn prizes each week.

 

 

Please direct any questions to Children’s Program Director Cheryl DiGiacomo or Marjorie Moncada at 610-262-7537.

Read With Sara

The Tail Waggin’ Tutors program encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to that won’t laugh at them if they make a mistake or stumble over a word, but rather lie next to them and enjoy the story being read to them.  The children learn to associate reading with being with the dog, and begin to view reading in a positive way.  Over time, the child’s reading ability and confidence can improve because they are practicing their skills, which will make them enjoy reading even more.

While the program was initially developed for struggling readers, even those who can already read well don’t want to pass up the chance to read to a Therapy Dog.  The registered children will pick out a book that he/she would like to read and sit down next to Sara and her handler and start reading.  The visits are short, but the impact lasts longer than just the session, as the child may be more likely to read on his/her own.  Register for 15 minute sessions on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 PM.