Happy 2016!

We’re starting off 2016 with some great programs that you and your kids are sure to enjoy. Check them out:

January 4th 10:00 AM – Storytime Registration

It’s almost time to register for our 6-week winter storytime session. Registration begins at 10:00 AM on Monday, January 4th. Preschool, kindergarten, and family storytimes do not require registration, but if you want to sign up your baby (newborn – 18 months) or toddler (18 – 36 months) for one of our weekly storytimes, make sure you sign up early; our spots fill up fast! The easiest way to register is online at http://wclibrary.info/events/, but you can also register by phone or in person at either library. Storytimes for this session will begin the week of January 11th.

January 5th 10:30 – 11:30 AM (Centerville Library) – Baby Boogie

Your little ones (newborn – 36 months) will boogie themselves silly with our favorite storytime songs and activities. Because registration is not required, there’s nothing stopping you from coming to this fun-filled event!

January 5th 6:30 – 7:30 PM & January 6th 10:00 – 11:00 AM (Centerville Library) – Fun with Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

This workshop, part of our Every Child Ready to Read program, is for parents and children (newborn – 5 years). Parents will learn how to incorporate early literacy activities into everyday reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing with your children. Parents and children will have the opportunity to practice using some of these new tools. Registration is required for this event (http://wclibrary.info/events/), and space is limited.

Enjoy the rest of your holiday family time, and we look forward to seeing you at the library soon!

Happy 2015!

We’re starting off 2015 with some great programs that your kids are sure to enjoy. Check them out:

January 5th 10:00 AM – Storytime Registration

It’s almost time to register for our six-week winter storytime session. Registration begins at 10 AM on Monday, January 5th. Preschool, kindergarten, and family storytimes do not require registration, but if you want to sign up your baby (newborn – 18 months) or toddler (18 – 36 months) for one of our weekly storytimes, make sure you sign up early; our spots fill up fast! The easiest way to register is online at http://wclibrary.info/events/, but you can also register by phone or in person at either library. Storytimes for this session will begin the week of January 12th.

January 6th 10:30 – 11:30 AM (Centerville Library) – Baby Boogie

Your little ones (newborn – 36 months) will boogie themselves silly with our favorite storytime songs and activities. There is no registration required, so there’s nothing stopping you from coming to this fun-filled event!

January 6th 6:30 – 7:30 PM & January 7th 10:00 – 11:00 AM (Centerville Library) – Fun With The Very Hungry Caterpillar

This workshop, part of our Every Child Ready to Read program, is for parents and children (newborn – 5 years). Parents will learn how to incorporate early literacy activities into everyday reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing with your children. Parents and children will have the opportunity to practice using some of these new tools. Registration is required for this event (http://wclibrary.evanced.info/signup/eventcalendar.aspx), and space is limited.

Enjoy the rest of your holiday family time, and we look forward to seeing you at the library soon!

New Year, New Fun at the Library!

We’re starting off 2014 with some great programs that your kids are sure to enjoy. Check them out:

January 6th 10:00 AM – Storytime Registration
It’s almost time to register for our 6-week winter storytime session. Registration begins at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 6th. Preschool, kindergarten, and family storytimes do not require registration, but if you want to sign up your baby (6 – 18 months) or toddler (18 – 36 months) for one of our weekly storytimes, make sure you sign up early; our spots fill up fast! The easiest way to register is online at http://wclibrary.info/events/, but you can also register by phone or in person at either library. Storytimes for this session will begin the week of January 13th.

January 7th 10:30 – 11:30 AM (Centerville Library) – Baby Boogie
Your little ones (6 – 36 months) will boogie themselves silly with our favorite storytime songs and activities. There is no registration required, so there’s nothing stopping you from coming to this fun-filled event!

January 8th 6:30 – 7:30 PM or January 9th 10:00 – 11:00 AM (Centerville Library) – Fun With Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?
This workshop, part of our Every Child Ready to Read program, is for parents and children (birth – 5 years). Parents will learn how to incorporate early literacy activities into everyday reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing with your children. Parents and children will have the opportunity to practice using some of these new tools. Registration is required for this event (http://wclibrary.info/events/), and space is limited.

January 9th 10:30 – 11:30 AM (Centerville Library) – Toddler Shape Up
Drop in and focus on learning shapes with fun, hands-on activities specifically designed for toddlers (18 – 36 months). No registration required.

Enjoy the rest of your holiday family time, and we look forward to seeing you at the library soon!

Don't Miss Out...

…on these upcoming programs that you and your family are sure to love!

February 23^rd 11:00 A.M. -12:00 P.M. (Centerville Library) – On Your Head: A Family Storytime

Join us for stories about hats, birds, and bunnies on your head. There will be 30 minutes of stories and 30 minutes of craft-making, where the kids will get a chance to make birds on their heads! There is no registration necessary, and the whole family is welcome.

February 25^th 10:00 A.M. – Storytime Registration

It’s almost time to register for our 6-week spring storytime session. Registration begins at 10 a.m. on Monday, February 25th. Preschool (for ages 3-5 years) and evening storytimes do not require registration, but if you want to sign up your baby (6-18 months) or toddler (18-36 months) for one of our weekly storytimes, make sure you sign up early; our spots fill up fast! The easiest way to register is online at http://www.wclibrary.info/events/, but you can also register by phone or in person at either library. Storytimes for this session will begin the week of March 4th.

February 26^th 10:30-11:30 A.M. (Centerville Library) – Baby Boogie

Your babies (6-36 months) will boogie themselves silly with our favorite storytime songs and activities. There is no registration required, so all are welcome to join in the fun!

February 27^th (babies & toddlers) & February 28^th (preschoolers) 10:00-11:00 A.M. (Centerville Library) – Fun with The Very Hungry Caterpillar

This workshop, part of our Every Child Ready to Read program, is for parents and children (birth-3 years and 3-5 years). Parents will learn how to incorporate early literacy activities into everyday reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing with your children. Parents and children will have the opportunity to practice using some of these new tools. Registration is required for this event (http://www.wclibrary.info/events/), and both sessions have already filled up. We do have a waiting list, though. If you’re interested, go ahead and sign up on the waiting list. Hopefully a spot will open up for you!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year! I hope you all had a safe and fun holiday season with your family and friends. Some of you may have made a New Year’s resolution yesterday. If that resolution is to come to more programs at the library, you are in luck! We are starting off 2013 with several great events for you and your kiddos. If you made a different resolution, I suppose we’ll still allow you to come to our programs. But maybe you can consider it for next year? J Here are a few of the events coming up soon:

January 7^th 10:00 A.M. – Storytime Registration

It’s almost time to register for our 6-week winter storytime session. Registration begins at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 7^th. Preschool (for ages 3-5 years) and evening storytimes do not require registration, but if you want to sign up your baby (6-18 months) or toddler (18-36 months) for one of our weekly storytimes, make sure you sign up early; our spots fill up fast! The easiest way to register is online at http://wclibrary.info/events/, but you can also register by phone or in person at either library. Storytimes for this session will begin the week of January 14^th.

January 8^th 10:30-11:30 A.M. (Centerville Library) – Baby Boogie

Your little ones (6-36 months) will boogie themselves silly with our favorite storytime songs and activities. There is no registration required, so there’s nothing stopping you from coming to this fun-filled event!

January 9^th 10:00-11:00 A.M. (Centerville Library) – Fun With Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear?

This workshop, part of our Every Child Ready to Read program, is for parents and children (birth-5 years). Parents will learn how to incorporate early literacy activities into everyday reading, writing, singing, talking, and playing with your children. Parents and children will have the opportunity to practice using some of these new tools. Registration is required for this event (http://wclibrary.info/events/), and space is limited.

January 14^th 7:00-9:00 P.M. (Centerville Library) – Kindergarten: Ready or Not?

This program, for adults only, will include a panel of local kindergarten teachers and a library staff member (yours truly) who will be discussing the ideal skills and traits children should have at the beginning of kindergarten. There will be time for questions at the end. If you have a preschooler (or younger!) at home, this is a great, informative program. There is no registration required for this event.

I hope to see you and your little ones at the library soon!