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PROGRAMS
& EVENTS
Some of the many programs offered are: storytelling, book groups,
drop-in craft programs and a variety of performers. All programs
are sponsored by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library
and are free of charge. Thus, the programs are open toWinchester
residents only.
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STORYTIMES
Preschool Storytimes
-- Last regular Storytime will be on Friday, June 13
-- check the Dig
Into Books Schedule for
summer storytimes.
Regular storytimes are now for preschoolers,
ages 2-4. The Children’s Librarians will choose
topics, books, and activities for a wider range of ages.
You may come on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday at
10:30 a.m. – whatever is convenient for you! So that all may have a
positive experience:
- Please come on time – if
late, enter quietly through the door on the far right
- If there is an attention problem,
please leave – but try again another day!
- Please limit adult conversations
to pre- or post- storytime.
Second
Mondays “First
Step into Storytime”
There will be no session
on June 9. Instead, please come to "Tim's Tales" for
ages 0-3 in the Meeting Room. On the second Monday of each month,
a special storytime is held for children who are 2
years old –
graduates of Pattycake Place. The
storytime is expressly designed as the first such experience
for the toddler, with appropriate books and activities.See
you there, “growing-up”
children!
We look foward to
wonderful moments with your children and the magic of stories! |
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PATTYCAKE
PLACE for children ages birth to two
Pattycake Place will continue throughout
the year on Thursday mornings from from
10:00 to 11 a.m. Stories, fingerplays, songs,
and free play with toys are offered for children ages birth to two.
Please drop in and join this lively group!
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ONLINE
BOOK LISTS
Library's monthly list of New
Children's Books and A-V Materials
Ask one of the Librarians to tell you about requesting the titles
on these lists online.
You
can sign
up to receive the list
of the Library's New Children's Books and A-V Materials
by e-mail each month.
Forever Books List:
The Children’s Room has put together a list of recommended
books for establishing a home library. Reference books and children’s
literature that will last a lifetime are included. Pick up the list
in the Children’s Room.
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LIBRARY
CARDS
Children may obtain their first library card
at age 4. As they are responsible for the materials borrowed on
the child's card, a parent or legal guardian must be present to
sign the registration form. In addition, the adult must provide
identification showing his/her name and current address.
Computers are available in-house for Internet access, children's
games
and word processing.
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MATERIALS
The Children's Department has:
- books
- books on tape & CD
- music on CD
- storytelling on CD
- videos
- DVDs
- CD-ROMs
- a Parent-Teacher collection
- travel kits
- "Parent Pack" book kits.
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OUTREACH
TO SCHOOLS
One of the missions of the Children's Department is to maintain
a close relationship with the schools. The librarians work with
the teachers to identify materials that will enhance and enrich
their classroom work. Unique teacher services include:
- Materials may be borrowed, with a teacher card, for an extended
period
- Librarians will create "Teacher Packs" on
given themes to extend the curriculum
- Librarians will give tours of the library, tailored to specific
age groups
- Visits to the school can include special programs, booktalks
and storytimes
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