Dec 22

Written by: Joe Longo
Monday, December 22, 2008 

Register soon for affordable Winter children’s programs which start Jan. 5 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 eight weeks for only $4 at Victoria Avenue Library and Stamford Branch and six weeks for $3 at Community Centre Branch. 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 morning 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. Toddler Time costs $4 for eight weeks at all libraries. Baby Time costs $3 for six weeks at Chippawa and Community Centre Branches and $4 for eight weeks at Victoria and Stamford.

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. There are evening, afternoon and morning programs available for eight weeks for $6.

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. Jan. 29 is the next one. 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 February 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.

See our new children’s brochure for the Saturday craft programs for children of all ages.

Registration is available in person or by telephone at any of our four libraries as well as online on our website www.nfpl.library.on.ca . Register early to avoid disappointment because these popular programs have a maximum capacity.

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The Library will be closed on Dec. 21, Dec. 24 at 1pm, Dec. 25 and Dec. 26. Use the book return slots and visit anytime the library website www.nflibrary.ca to search the catalogue and databases, place reserves, renew your materials and much more.