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​The Friends contributes funds to provide occasional snacks and craft supplies for many of the children's programs.


ongoing  EVENTS FOR OUR CHILDREN


Programs for infants, toddlers and preschoolers

   See below for days and times for each age group.

​STORY TIMES
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Every week  
throughout the year,  our Library offers  regular story time events that include age appropriate rhymes, songs and stories. 
Baby Time  Time to rock your baby (ages 0-18 months) with songs, shakers, parachute and free play time.   Wednesdays from 10:15 to 10:45 am   OR 11:00 to 11:30am.
Toddler Time  for children ages (18 months to 3 years) meets  on Thursdays from 10:15 to 10:45 am.    Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy fun with books, songs, fingerplays and body movement. 
Preschool Story Time & Craft   ( 3-6 year olds) meets on Thursdays from 11:15 to 11:45 am.   Children (with a favorite adult) have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills. 


​BABY YOGA AND TODDLER YOGA
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​General information:    Wear comfortable clothing for easy movement  and bring your own mat. ​     Space is limited.  Free tickets are available 30 minutes prior to program at the circulation desk.
BABY YOGA   --   Tuesdays, 10:30 to 11:00 am
A fun and engaging way to strengthen the bond between babies and their caregivers. This class is perfect for babies who are not yet walking.
TODDLER YOGA   --   Tuesdays, 11:15 to 11:45 am
Join your toddler on the mat for yoga! A lively and fun way for children 18 months to 3 years to improve their gross and fine motor development, while learning listening and calming skills that benefit toddlers and their caregivers.



Fridays  --  ​for Grade 3  through teens

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​BOARD GAME NATION
Enjoy  board games from the Library's collection or bring your own!  Each month will particularly feature a new board game.  Classics like chess, checkers, and Go are always available.  
4:00-5:30 pm.                          


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GOT "LONELY" LEGOS???   
If your children have outgrown their Legos and those once-beloved building blocks are only taking up space at your house, BRING THEM TO  THE LIBRARY!
The children's programs can use as many Legos as they can get and your "lonely" Legos can find a new home and continue to delight  innumerable children.    All sizes and all styles are enthusiastically welcomed!