Out and About with Kids: Storytimes at the Libraries this week

Posted by • December 9, 2012 • 11:55 pm

Storytimes this week. Lots of holiday themes!

Monday, December 10, 2012

Baby Story Times at East Rochester Public Library. Join us for nursery rhymes, puppets, movement activities and books.

All Ages Storytime at Brighton Memorial Library. All Ages Storytime with a caregiver.

Toddler Storytime! at Walworth-Seely Public Library. Come every Monday morning to hear some of your favorite stories, join in on some silly dancing, practice your singing voice and more! It’s never too early to begin a love of literacy! Ages Birth through 3.

Stories for Wee Ones birth to 18 months at Webster Public Library. Stories, songs and rhymes for children birth-18 months. Mondays 10:15-10:45am. December 3, 10, 17, 31. No Registration Required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Toddler Book Club at National Museum of Play at The Strong. Readings of classic children’s tales at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. followed by music and movement activities. This month: Wintery Stories.Included with general museum admission fees.

Crafty Kids Story Times at East Rochester Public Library. Join us after school for a story and a craft.

Drop-in Toddler Story Time at Pittsford Community Library. Stories, songs, and fingerplays make up this fun 20-minute program for children 18 months to 3 years old (with a caregiver).

Story Time at Gates Public Library. For ages 2 1/2 years-old to 5 years-old with a caregiver.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Book Adventures Story Time at Pittsford Community Library. Children ages 4-5 can enjoy a half hour of stories and songs.

Children’s Story Hour at Ogden Farmers’ Library. Join Mrs. Strang for stories and a craft!

Gates Graphic Novel Group at Gates Public Library. This brand new group will meet on the second Tuesday of each month.

Junior Friends at Gates Public Library. Join the Junior Friends of the Gates Public Library.

Storytime at Arnett Branch Library. Come join us for some great stories at the Arnett Branch Library’s Children’s Room!

Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Stories and Songs for 3-6 Year Olds at Webster Public Library. Wednesdays December 5, 12, 19, 1:00-1:30pm. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pre-K Story Time at East Rochester Public Library. Help your child get ready to read and foster a life-long love of books.

Preschool Storytime at Walworth-Seely Public Library. Join us every Wednesday as we read some great stories, sing songs, get goofy and have lots of fun! For ages 3 and up. No registration required.

Thursday, December 13, 2012

Stories and Songs for All Ages at Webster Public Library. Thursdays December 6, 13, 10. 10:15-10:45am. No registration required. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Pajama Time Storytime at Brighton Memorial Library. Pajama Time Storytime for all ages with a caregiver. Twice a month with Girl Scout Gold Award candidate Simone.

Simply Stories at Chili Public Library. For children of all ages. Join us for a special drop in storytime full of stories, songs and lots of fun. Thursdays at 10a.m. No registration is required.

Baby Boogie Party for Christmas and Hanukkah at Fairport Public Library. Music and motion for babies age 3-18 months and a favorite adult

Books ‘n’ Bites at Chili Public Library. Book discussion group for kids in grades 4 to 6. Meets the second Thursday of each month from 4 to 5 p.m. No registration required. Copies of this month’s book available at the Circulation Desk.

Toddle Time at Ogden Farmers’ Library. Fun with felt stories, finger plays and picture books. Ages 18-36 months.

Preschool Storytime at Brighton Memorial Library. Preschool Storytime with a caregiver.

Friday, December 14, 2012

Wobbly Toddlers Storytime at Brighton Memorial Library. Wobbly Toddlers Storytime for early walkers with a caregiver.

Toddler Storytime with Mrs. Pennington at Lift Bridge Book Shop. A Fun-Filled Storytime For Toddlers

Baby Story Time at Ogden Farmers’ Library. Drop in for rhymes, songs and books with your baby. Ages 0-18 months.

Lapsit Storytime at Brighton Memorial Library. Lapsit Storytime for pre-walkers with a caregiver.

Story Time Stars at Pittsford Community Library. Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Children’s Story Hour at Ogden Farmers’ Library. Join Mrs. Strang for stories and a craft!


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–Debra Ross

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