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Spring
Story Times
Registration
for Spring Story Times begins Wednesday, February 22nd
at 9:00 a.m. Call 335-7549 or come to the
library to register. Registration will remain
open until Story Times are filled or through the first
week of the Story Time session. Rochester residents
may register their children; non residents must have a
non resident card to be eligible. The programs
are free. Story Times begin the week of March
12th and will run for six weeks. Ask at the desk or
call 335-7549 for more information.
How the Story Time
Program Works:
During the school year the Children’s Room offers a variety of Story Times for children ages 12 months through Kindergarten age. There are three six-week Story Time sessions: one in the fall (September/October), one in the winter (January/February) and one in the spring (March/April). Each Story Time Session is made up of individual Story Times for specific age groups. Children must be pre-registered to attend these programs. Registration usually begins two to three weeks before the Story Time Session begins. Drop-In Story Times are offered during November and December, and as part of the Summer Reading Program. These are informal story programs for 2-5 year olds and their parent or care-giver. Because of the wide age range and uncertain attendance, this is a much more casual program than our usual Story Times, and consists of several stories, songs and fingerplays (sorry, no craft). No registration is necessary for Drop-In Story Times. Story Time
Information:
When can I sign up
for Story Time?Registration for Spring Story Times begins Wednesday, February 22nd at 9:00 a.m.. How do I sign up for Story Time? You can either come in to the Children’s Room or you can call us (335-7549) to sign up for Story Time. If you call to register, please make sure you speak to a librarian. (Registration can’t be done by leaving a message on our voice mail. There are too many things that could go wrong!) Who can sign up for Story Time? Story Times are open to resident children. Families who have purchased non-resident cards may also register their children for Story Time. When do Story Times begin, and how long does this session last? Spring Story Times begin the week of March 12th. Story Times will meet once a week for six weeks. Which Story Time will be the best “fit” for my child? Our goal is for each child in Story Time to have a fun Library experience. In deciding which Story Time to sign up for think about where your child will be happiest. If s/he is 3 years old and would be happier going to a Story Time that you also attend, you will probably want to sign her/him up for a 2-3 year old Story Time. If your 4 year old is very active and gets a little “antsy”, s/he will probably be happier in the shorter and faster paced 3-4 Story Time, than the 4-K Story Time. If you still aren’t sure, please talk to us and we’ll try to help you find the perfect fit. Can siblings attend Story Times? Depending on which Story Time your child is signed up for, siblings may or may not be able to attend. • Toddler Time (12-24 month olds): No siblings. • 2-3 year olds: Babies are fine, for other siblings please talk to Marie. • 3-4’s and 4-K’s: These are independent Story Times, so sibling attendance is not an issue. • Family Story Time (for 2-4’s and a parent): Please talk to Marie. What happens if only a few children are signed up for a particular Story Time? If fewer than five children are signed up for a particular Story Time, it will be cancelled (for that session) and the children will be accommodated in another Story Time for their age group. Do Story Times cost anything? Story Times, like all Library programs, are free to residents and non-resident cardholders. What if I still have questions about Story Time? Please don’t hesitate to ask us; it’s why we are here!
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The Rochester Public Library is
located at 65 S. Main St.
For additional information, call 603.335.7549. For directions to RPL, click here. |
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