Just for Kids
Programs
generously sponsored by the Friends of the Plumb Library.
Check the
Events Calendar on the library's home page
for the complete list of programs.
School year programs:
Story Times
Preschool and Toddler Storytimes run during Fall
(Oct. - Nov.), Winter (Jan. - February), and Spring (March - April). Each
program runs for about 7 weeks.
Plumb
Pie Storytime is our Preschool program for children ages 3-5, which takes place
on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Book-a-roos
for Twos is for two and three-year-olds and their parents or caregivers,
and is held on Fridays at 10:30 a.m
The Story Time schedule for 2011 - 2012 can be found
HERE.
For the complete story time information sheet,
click HERE.
Plumb Library story times consist of interactive book
read-alouds, fingerplays, action rhymes, songs, simple crafts, and a small
snack.
Registration is REQUIRED. These are NOT
drop-in programs!
To register, please come into the library
or call 508-763-8600.
Preference is given to Rochester
residents. All non-residents will be put on a
waiting
list, and will be called if space is available.
Monthly programs:
With the help of the Friends, we try to hold a special
free kids program each month. Check the
Event
Calendar for details.
Junior Friends
If you are ages 9 - 15 and are interested in working
with other kids your age to help the library and our community, contact Ms. Lisa
at the library. We meet quarterly. Pizza is involved. our next
meeting is Saturday, Oct. 15 at 12:oo noon.
Library
Cards! Any child can get a library card! (Parents need to fill out
the application for children under age 13.) Kids love having their own
library card, and finding books for themselves. Have your own Storytimes
at home! Books on CD/tape, DVDs, and videos are all available with a valid
library card. Come in to fill out an application, or click
HERE.
September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Sign up
during September and receive a prize. Replacements for lost cards are free
in September only. (Normal replacement cost is $2.00)
Tumblebooks!
TumbleBooks is an online collection of animated, talking books which teach
kids the joy of reading in a format they'll love! Checkout the SAILS
library network subscription to Tumblebooks via the Plumb Library homepage, via
the link
http://www.tumblebooks.com/library/asp/home_tumblebooks.asp.
Thanks to SAILS for providing Tumblebooks for us!
Summer Programs:
Summer Reading Program: For kids,
teens, and adults June - August. For 2012, the theme will be "Dream Big - Read"
for children; "Own the Night" for teens; and "Between the Covers" for adults.
The program will include weekly activities and performers. Evening
storytimes for families and Toddler storytimes may be held if there is enough
interest. More information in the spring!
websites we like:
DLTK Kids Crafts
Crayola
Everything Preschool
Scholastic books and
more
Kids Sites.com
Great Sites for
Kids from the American Library Association
PBS Kids
planet tolerance
jan
brett's page
kidsgames.org
massachusetts secretary of state's kidzone
family fun crafts page
Tikatok.com Create your own story
book.
Updated 9/27/2011
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