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Children & Family Programming, Sept. 13, 2009 - May 22, 2010

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We connect you to the world of ideas through a variety of programming
for infants to teens, families and adults.  All programs are free.

 

Regular programming usually takes place every week throughout the school year. There are a few exceptions that include the weeks of October 18-24, Dec. 20-Jan. 9, and March 14-20.  We regret any inconvenience this may cause.

Watch for special programs listed on the Kid's Events page or read about them in PAGE ONE, our monthly newsletter.

Babytalk / Toddler Time / Family Storytime / Family Craft Sorytime / Movie Night @ the Library / WOW (for Kdg.-5th Graders) / Russian Storytime / Spanish Storytime / Chinese Storytime / German Storytime

Babytalk

For Children, 0-walkers, and an Adult
This program is designed for prewalkers (newborns to around one year old) and their caregivers. 20 minutes of books, songs, bounces, action rhymes, and baby sign language will stimulate your baby while you learn how to incorporate early literacy skills in your day-to-day activities together. Older siblings are welcome and may want to bring a stuffed animal. Networking with other parents and baby playtime after the program is encouraged.

  • Tuesdays
    1:30-1:50 PM
  • Wednesdays
    11:05-11:25 AM
  • Thursdays
    6:00-6:20 PM
    Location: Davidson Storytelling Room                                                     

Toddler Time                                 

For 0- to 3-Year-olds and an Adult
Join Dewey Bear for 20-25 active minutes of music, books, and interactive early literacy activities. This program focuses on children ages 3 and younger, accompanied by an adult caregiver.

  • Tuesdays
    10:00-10:20 AM
    1:00-1:20 PM
  • Wednesdays
    9:30-9:50 AM
    10:00-10:20 AM

Location: Davidson Storytelling Room

  • Thursdays
    6:30-6:50 PM
  • Fridays
    9:30-9:50 AM
    Location: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Family Storytime

For Families With Children of All Ages
This 30-minute program of interactive fun will build listening, language, and literacy skills through music, rhymes, visual aids, and movement. Children ages 3 and younger must have a caregiver present. 

  • Tuesdays
    10:30-11:00 AM
  • Wednesdays
    10:30-11:00 AM
  • Saturdays
    11:00-11:30 AM
    Location: Davidson Storytelling Room

Family Craft Storytime   

For Families with Children of All Ages
Held on Thursdays and Fridays in the Farwell T. Brown Auditorium, this is the family storytime of the week enhanced with a related craft activity that often emphasises the process, not the finished product. Families with children of any age are encouraged to attend.

  • Thursdays
    10:00-10:45 AM
    2:00-2:45 PM

7:00-7:45 PM (beginning October 15, Family Movie Night will be held in place of Family Craft Storytime on the 3rd Thursday of each month))

  • Fridays

10:00-10:45 AM
Location: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

Movie Night @ the Library

For Families with Children of All Ages

  • 3rd Thursdays, beginning October 15
    6:30-8:30 PM
    Location: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium

WOW  (Wild On Wednesdays)

For Children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Kindergartners through fifth graders are invited to Ames Public Library on Wednesday afternoons during the school year. We’ll do a variety of activities including books, art projects, games, special presenters, and more. Program runs 45-60 minutes.

  • Wednesdays
    2:45 PM
    Location: Farwell T. Brown Auditorium 

(WOW will not be held on the following dates: 

Oct. 7, Oct. 21, Dec. 22, Dec. 30, Jan. 6, Mar. 17, or Apr. 7)

Russian Storytime

For Families with Children of All Ages

30 minutes of stories and songs done entirely in Russian.

  • Saturdays
    12:15-12:45 PM
    Location: Davidson Storytelling Room
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Spanish Storytime

For Families with Children of All Ages

30 minutes of stories and songs done entirely in Spanish.

  • 1st Saturdays
    10:15-10:45 AM
    Location: Davidson Storytelling Room

Chinese Storytime

For Families with Children of All Ages

30 minutes of stories and songs done entirely in Chinese.

  • 2nd and 4th Saturdays
    10:15-10:45 AM
    Location: Davidson Storytelling Room

German Storytime

For Families with Children of All Ages

30 minutes of stories and songs done entirely in German.

  • 3rd Saturdays (last day is March 20, 2010)
    10:15-10:45 AM
    Location: Davidson Storytelling Room
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updated 08/26/09