F.A.Q.

 What is available in the Children's Room?

 

             We have many resources available to patrons of the Library          

             including books, CD's, videos, & DVD's, computer software,

             and audio books for children.  We also have a large Parenting

             Collection covering an array from childbirth, nutrition, learning  

             disabilities.  Our Professional Collection helps educational

             personnel and students organize lesson plans and address

             different grade levels.

 

             We have three public access computers available to work

             on school projects.  There is a Toddler Area filled with

             board books, toys, blocks, puzzles to promote motor skills,

             and encourage creativity with parents/caregivers. 

 

             Frequently Asked Questions:

 

             1.  What programs do you have for infants?

                  Baby Games - 3 - 11 months with a parent/caregiver.

                  It's Never Too Early: Babies & Books - for parents

                  with children 2 to 11 months.  Learn of the best in

                  board books, rhymes and songs in this introduction

                  to literacy.

                  

             2.  What are some of the programs available for parents

                  of young children?

                  New Mothers's Discussion Group - For Mothers and their

                  infants ages 2 - 11 months.  Discuss the joys of mother-

                  hood.

                 

                 Mother of Toddlers Discussion Group - For mothers

                 of toddlers, 12-23 months.  Talk with other mothers

                 about this new phase of parenting.          

 

                 Mothers of Twos Discussion Group - For mothers,

                 23-25 months.  Continue discussions started during

                 the toddler years and move into the terrific twos.

                                         
             3.  What programs do have for toddlers?

                  The following programs are offered with

                  a parent/caregiver:

                  *Games for Ones - For children 12-23 months.  

                  *Games for Twos - For children 24-35 months.

                  *Participate in age-appropriate activities to
                   stimulate physical and mental development.

               

                  Parachute Play - For children 18-35 months. 

                  Join us for songs, dances and games with our

                  parachute. 
  

                 Parent/Toddler Workshop- Two age groups

                 available for 12-23 months or 24-35 months.

                 The play-group format of this 5-week program

                 encourages parent and child to play together

                 in a variety of learning areas.

                

                 An Introduction to Mother Goose - For children

                 2-24 months with a parent/caregiver.  A program

                 based on familiar nursery rhymes and songs.

 

                 Summer Play Group - For children 18-35 months.

                 Informal play includes an art experience and a

                 circle time.

 

         4.  I am thinking of homeschooling my child.  What 

              resources are available in the Children's & 

              Parents' Services?

 

              Resources for Homeschoolers - An introduction

              to the our department will include a tour, a 

              discussion of available Library materials and a

              craft for the children.

 

          5.  My child needs assistance with his homework.

               Is there anyone qualified to help him with his

               assignments?

                       

               Starting in the beginning of the school year in October,

               Homework Help is available on selected Wednesdays,

               and Saturdays with a certified teacher for elementary

               students.

 

          6. What are some of the programs available for older

              children?

 

              Book Time with a Dog - For children in grades 1-6.

              Pick a book and practice reading aloud to one of our

              specially trained and certified therapy dogs.

 

             In addition, many other programs are scheduled 

             accordingly to the calendar year such as Winter Bingo

             Fun, Gingerbead Houses, and Getting Ready to Babysit.            

             
             Programs are also scheduled for the entire family.

             

        7.  My husband and I work during the day.  Do you have

             programs for my toddler in the evening?

 

            Yes, we do.  We have an Evening Play Group for

             ages 18-35 months with a parent/caregiver.

             Tot's Night Out - For families ages 18 months - 5

             years.  

         

        8.  What programs do you have for children entering

             kindergarten in the fall?

             

             Make the First Day A Great Day - For parents of 

             children entering kindergarten.  Parents will be

             given last-minute tips to ease the concerns

             about your child's first day of kindergarten.

     

            On My Own - For children entering kindergarten.

            While parents are attending the above program, their

            children will be making their own plans for a great

            start in school.  

 

         9.  Do you have any programs for children entering

              middle school? 

 

              Making the Most of Middle School -

              For parents of new 6th graders.  Learn how to 

              prepare and support your child in this all-important

              transitions and beyond.  

 

                            

 

             

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