Saturday Children's Programs in the *lovely* month of February!

Most are drop-in!  Interested in Beadtastic, R.E.A.D. or 21 Things?  Contact the Children's Library at (203) 669-5235 or email at crstaff@darienlibrary.org to sign-up. For a complete listing of February's programs, check out the Kids Calendar.

Feb 6:  A drop-in Chinese crafts and games program AND the kickoff for a 12-week program about web 2.0 technology

Dragon Club for ages 3-8 at 2 p.m.

Parent Kick-off Event at 2 p.m.

 Feb 13:  Make your own beaded creations program.  Sign up in the Children's Library

Beadtastic for ages 7-11 at 2 p.m.

Feb 20: A drop-in Dad and baby storytime AND readers develop literacy skills by reading to a therapy dog. Sign-up in the Children's Library

Dad's Storytime at 11 a.m. R.E.A.D. for ages 5 and up at 1 p.m.

 

Feb 27: Storytime for children on the autistic spectrum and their families.  To sign-up, contact Librarian Kiera at kparrott@darienlibrary.org

Stories on the Spectrum for ages 3-8 at 11 a.m.



Stories on the Spectrum- Winter Dates

Our monthly Stories on the Spectrum program, a sensory-based storytime for children on the autistic spectrum between the ages of 3 and 8, will continue throughout this winter. 

Children with autism or other sensory-integration disorders, and their families, are invited to join us this Saturday, January 23rd at 11:00am in the Children's Library for some songs, a story, and a sensory activity. 

Please pre-register by phone or email: you can call the Children's Library at (203)669-5243 or email Kiera Parrott at kparrott@darienlibrary.org.

Winter Dates (program begins at 11:00am):

Saturday, January 23rd

Saturday, February 27th

Saturday, March 20th

Saturday, April 10th

 

2010 Notable Books for Younger Readers

Each year a committee of the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) identifies the best of the best in children's books.   Being considered a "notable" book means that it is important, distinguished, or outstanding.   They are books that are of especially commendable quality, exhibit venturesome creativity, and reflect and encourage children's interests in exemplary ways.

The Notables list also includes the 2010 Newbery, Caldecott,  Belpré, Sibert, Geisel, and Batchelder Award and Honor books.

 

 

Here are the 2010 Notable Books for Younger Readers:

Two New Books for the Preschool & Kindergarten Crowd!

If you are looking for some seriously funny, highly imaginative books to read with your preschool or kindergartener, check out these two brand new picks:

  Here Comes the Big, Mean Dust Bunny! by Jan Thomas

  The long-awaited sequel to the runaway hit, The Rhyming Dust Bunnies, is finally here!  Play a silly rhyming game with    Ed, Ned, Ted (and Bob). 

 

 

 

   My Elephant by Petr Horacek

   When grandpa and grandma are too busy to play, a little boy and his mischevious elephant wind up making a bit of a mess.  The wonderful child-centric viewpoint and collage-style artwork make this intergenerational tale a nice read-aloud. 

New Family Storytimes

There are two new-ish storytimes in the Children's Library...here's the scoop.  Please join us, they are both drop-in!

Dads' Storytime

Fathers and pre-walking babies are invited to spend time together for stories, rhymes, and songs.

Saturdays at 11 a.m. January 30 and March 6

 

 

Grandparents' Storytime

The Darien Library will be co-sponsoring this new storytime with the Darien Senior Center.  Preschoolers and their caregivers are welcome to join us at the Darien Senior Center for stories, songs, and movement activities.  Program is held at the Darien Senior Center on 30 Edgerton Street.

Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. January 20, February 17, March 17

Winter Storytime Session 1 Registration Is Now CLOSED

Registration is now closed for this program. Check back for Session 2 registration in March, 2010!

Winter

Register:  Monday, January 11 – Monday, January 25

Session:  Monday, February 1 – Friday, March 12

 

Important Enrollment Information -

  • Registration is a lottery and participants will be contacted by Saturday January 30th, 2010 for Winter Session 1 placement.
  • Registered Storytimes are for children whose parents are Darien residents, employed in Darien full-time, or contributors to the Darien Library Annual Campaign at the $300 level.

Storytimes are for babies, toddlers and children up to age 6. The library offers a variety of other programs for children up to age 12.  

These programs are developmentally appropriate for the stated ages, though we offer a two week grace period for children on the cusp. Parents and caregivers can register infants and 1-year-olds based on their ability to walk. For two-year-olds and up, please register children based on their age at the start of the storytime session.

 

 

Giggles and Rhymes -

Pre-walking babies and a parent/caregiver. Join us for fingerplays, songs, rhymes, and movement.

 

Monday 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Born to Read -

Walkers (up to 24 months) and a parent/caregiver. This fast-paced storytime for lively toddlers includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.


Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

 

Side by Side -

2-year-olds and a parent/caregiver. This introduction to storytime features books, rhymes, and movement activities.

Tuesday 11:30 - Noon

Wednesday 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Thursday 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Totally Preschool -

3 and 4-year-olds. Join us for stories, act-outs, and songs.

Tuesday 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Friday 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Friday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Bookworms -

5 and 6-year-olds. A more sophisticated storytime for older children that includes more complex stories - folk tales, humor, and adventure.

 

Wednesday 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.

 

 

Movie Magic...Picture Books on the Big Screen

Movie Magic will continue this new year, on Thursdays at 10 a.m.  Ages 3 and up and a parent or caregiver are welcome to watch beloved picture books come alive on the big screen.  Just drop-in!

 

January 7

Strega Nona by Tomie DePaola

Joseph Had a Little Overcoat by Simms Taback

 

 

January 14

Giggle, Giggle, Quack by Doreen Cronin

The Foolish Frog by Pete Seeger

 

 

January 21

First the Egg by Laura Vaccaro Seeger

Duck on a Bike by David Shannon

 

 

January 28

Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion

Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann

Storytime with a Twist!

 

Miss Claire will be excited to see you at the Darien Activities Senior Center on

Wednesday, December 16 at 1:30 p.m.

Ages 3 to 5 with a parent, caregiver, or grandparent.

Librarians and Grandparents will host this new monthly storytime.

Books, some songs, but with a twist...it's at the Senior Center on 30 Edgerton Street.  Just drop-in!

Children's Winter 2010 Registered Storytimes

Did you know that literacy skills develop in the first five years of your child's life? Our storytimes are classes designed and conducted to teach you how you can make literacy readiness a part of your everyday life!  Based on the feedback you gave us, our winter storytimes series will be broken up into two six-week sessions:

Winter

 Register:  Monday, January 11 – Monday, January 25

Session:  Monday, February 1 – Friday, March 12

 Winter 2

Register:  Monday, March 1 – Monday, March 15

Session:  Monday, March 22 – Friday, April 30

Storytime brochures are available in the library.

Important Enrollment Information -

  • Registration is a lottery and participants will be contacted by Saturday January 30th, 2010 for Winter Session 1 placement.
  • Registered Storytimes are for children whose parents are Darien residents, employed in Darien full-time, or contributors to the Darien Library Annual Campaign at the $300 level.

Storytimes are for babies, toddlers and children up to age 6. The library offers a variety of other programs for children up to age 12.  

These programs are developmentally appropriate for the stated ages, though we offer a two week grace period for children on the cusp. Parents and caregivers can register infants and 1-year-olds based on their ability to walk. For two-year-olds and up, please register children based on their age at the start of the storytime session.

 

 

Giggles and Rhymes

Pre-walking babies and a parent/caregiver. Join us for fingerplays, songs, rhymes, and movement.

 

Monday 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Tuesday 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Born to Read

Walkers (up to 24 months) and a parent/caregiver. This fast-paced storytime for lively toddlers includes books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.


Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Thursday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

 

Side by Side

2-year-olds and a parent/caregiver. This introduction to storytime features books, rhymes, and movement activities.

Tuesday 11:30 - Noon

Wednesday 3:15 - 3:45 p.m.

Thursday 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Totally Preschool

3 and 4-year-olds. Join us for stories, act-outs, and songs.

Tuesday 1:30 - 2:00 p.m.

Friday 9:30 - 10:00 a.m.

Friday 10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Bookworms

5 and 6-year-olds. A more sophisticated storytime for older children that includes more complex stories - folk tales, humor, and adventure.

 

Wednesday 4:15 - 4:45 p.m.

 

 

Children's Programs the first year in the NEW Library

We've been in the NEW Library for almost a year!  What has your program experience been for children in their first five years?

Here's a small survey to determine what days and times are preferable, and other questions to help us tweak and improve.

Thank you so, so much!

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