Sep 9

Written by: Joe Longo
Tuesday, September 09, 2008 

Register soon for the popular Fall children’s programs which start Sept. 22 at our four libraries.

Bouncin' Baby Time: Mommy & Me & Books consists of music, rhymes, tickles and bounces for children four to eleven months of age. Bring a blanket and let us introduce you and your baby to a variety of board books and activities. This program is about twenty to thirty minutes in length and runs six weeks for only $3. Great toys are provided. Stay awhile afterwards to meet and socialize with other new parents. Due to limited space, no other siblings may attend.

The "Baby Time: Beginning With Books" program for children 12 to 23 months of age and the "Toddler Time: Growing With Books" program for two year olds are thirty minute one-on-one interactive programs designed for a parent or care-giver to enjoy with a child by exploring stories, songs and music. Fingerplays and lap games are part of the Toddler Time programs. It costs $3 for Baby Time for the six weeks and $4 for Toddler Time's eight weeks.

The"Story Time: Learning With Books" program for 3-6 year olds is a forty-five minute program which includes crafts, videos, fingerplays, stories and songs. It costs $6 for eight weeks. These library programs help stimulate early reading and learning. They also play an important role in a young child's social development.

The “Funtastic Family Storytime” is for children of all ages and parents and has been an overwhelming success with great attendance. It is held at the Victoria Avenue Library on the last Thursday evening of the month starting at 6:30pm. It features a hour of stories, songs, rhymes, games, a craft and a short film. Advance registration is only $1 per child or $2 per family.

“Cocoa Club” is for those 8 years and older begins the first week of November at all four libraries and cost $2 for all five programs. This after school read-aloud chapter book series features great stories and hot chocolate from 4pm to 4:45pm.

Registration is available in person or by telephone at any of our four libraries as well as online on our website www.nflibrary.ca/KidsCorner.

A variety of Saturday morning and afternoon craft programs for children three and older resumes Sept. 27. Register early to avoid disappointment because all these popular programs have a maximum capacity.

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A free introduction to photography workshop will be held at the Victoria Avenue Library on Sept. 15 at 7pm in cooperation with the Niagara Falls Camera Club who will answer questions about digital cameras, transferring images to a computer and much more.