Fall 2008 Programs
Science Snoopers
"Whooo's Awake"
Friday, November 7th at 11AM
This program is designed to introduce children to the natural world around them and includes a short talk enhanced with hands-on material, props or experiments. After reading a short story, children will work on an art project.
Jean Mai will present "Whooo's Awake" which will focus on creatures of the night. Not all animals sleep when we do!!!
Space is limited and registration is requested.
(203)736-1482
or click HERE to sign up online
Gingerbread Fun
December 9th at 6:30PM
Catch a gingerbread man story, create and enjoy some gingerbread treats during an evening program for children ages 3-8.
Join us as we celebrate the winter season with Gingerbread Fun!!!
Registration is Requested
(203)736-1482
or click HERE to sign up online
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Ongoing Programs:
Family Place
A Parent/Child Workshop
FAMILY PLACE PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOPS - This program is a time for parents wit children ages 1 to 3 years old to share together. Siblings through age 5 are also welcome. Each session offers blocks, puzzles, a craft and play along with an opportunity to interact with children their own age. Resource professionals from the community will be available to answer any parenting questions or concerns. This series will be held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Workshop Dates:
Dates: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29
Oct 6
Call or stop by to register
The Family Place is a national initiative of Libraries for the Future and Middle Country Public Library. The Family Place in Connecticut is made possible through the generous support of the Katherine Matthies Foundation and coordinated by the Southern Library Council.
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Nursery Rhyme Time – For toddlers 12 to 24 months old along with a caregiver will take place on Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. Finger plays, stories, songs and rhyme will be part of this half-hour program.
September 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11
Baby and Me! – A program for infants 6 to 12 months old which includes songs, rhymes, movement, board books and interaction with their caregiver. It’s never too early to introduce your baby to books. This 20 minute program will meet on Wednesday mornings at 10AM.
September 10, 17, 24 October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 November 5, 12, 19 December 3, 10,
Preschool Story Time - Preschoolers are welcome to be a part of our Preschool Story Time on Thursday mornings at 11:00. Children who are 3-5 years old may register for this program which is designed to be an early school-readiness experience, an introduction to peer interaction and improved listening skills. Stories, instruments, songs, flannel board presentation and a craft are part of this 45 minute program.
September 11, 18, 25 October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 November 6, 13, 20 December 4, 11
Time for Two’s – A program for children 25-36 months old along with a caregiver will take place on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Each week will include stories, finger plays, songs and a simple craft.
September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 November 7, 21 December 5
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REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED FOR ALL PROGRAMS
of Derby
Every child attending a library story time program will receive a story time bag at the conclusion of the session. Bags will include a book, information on promoting literacy at home, activities for children, suggested titles of age-appropriate books to share with your child and information on library programs and events.
The bags are made possible through the generosity of WALMART of Derby. We thank WALMART for their support and interest in promoting literacy for the children of our community.
Read to Sandy
Come and share Sandy's Love of Books
November 18th & December 16th
6PM to 7PM
Children ages 5 and up are welcome to be part of the popular Read to Sandy program here at the library. This is a great opportunity for reluctant or beginning readers to build confidence, enhance their reading skills and encourages a love of reading.
Sandy is a therapy dog registered with Therapy Dogs, Inc. She volunteers at local schools, hospitals and nursing homes. She has also been involved with theater and has achieved many accomplishments in her lifetime. Children will be given a 15 minute time slot to read their favorite books to Sandy.
Registration is Requested
click HERE to sign up online
Children ages 3-7 and young adults 12-17 years old are invited to be part of the BOOK BUDDIES program at the Derby Public Library.
November 20th & December 18th
3:30PM to 4:30PM
Join us as the younger adults partner with the younger children share their love of books by reading aloud to them each week.
If you have any questions or would like to register, please call 736-1482 or stop by the Children's Room.
Refreshments will be served
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