Dads' Storytime - Saturday, March 6 at 11 AM

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, March 6 at 11 AM, for a special Dads' Storytime.

This lapsit program is for dads and their pre-walking babies. Spend some time with your little one in the Children's Library.

We look forward to seeing you!

Photo courtesy of Flickr user Spigoo

 

Winter 2 Storytime Registration is Now Closed

Winter 2 Storytime Registration is currently closed. 

Storytimes are for babies, toddlers, and children up to age 6.  The Children's Library offers a variety of  Drop-In programs for children up to age 12.

Register: Monday, March 1 - Monday, March 15

Session 2: Monday, March 22 - Friday, April 30

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.

How to Register

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.  The programs are developmentally appropriate for the stated ages, though there is a two-week grace period for soon-to-be birthdays.

Registration is a lottery and you will be contacted by Saturday, March 20, 2010 for Winter 2 placement.


 

Click on the name of the storytime for which you'd like to register

Giggles and Rhymes:  pre-walking babies and a parent/caregiver

  • Mondays 11 - 11:30 a.m.
  • Tuesdays 9:30 - 10 a.m.

Born to Read: walkers up to 24 months and a parent/caregiver

  • Tuesdays 10:30 - 11 a.m.
  • Wednesdays 10:30 - 11 a.m.
  • Thursdays 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Side by Side: 2-year-olds and a parent/caregiver

  • Tuesdays 11:30 - Noon
  • Wednesdays 3:15 -3:45 p.m.
  • Thursdays 9:30 - 10 a.m.

Totally Preschool: 3 and 4-year-olds

  • Tuesdays 1:30 - 2 p.m.
  • Fridays 9:30 - 10 a.m.
  • Fridays 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Bookworms: 5 and 6-year-olds

  • Wednesdays 4:15 -4:45 p.m.

 

Bilingual Books: English/Spanish

Looking for picture books in another languange that you can actually understand? Here are some of our BILINGUAL books in Spanish and English. Check them out!

Enjoy a Chilly Afternoon with Seniors - Grandparents' Storytime This Wednesday

Spending time with grandparents and seniors is a great way to enjoy a chilly afternoon during the winter break.

The Children's Library co-sponsors a monthly Grandparents' Storytime at the Darien Senior Activities Center. If you have never been to the Senior Center, stop by and pay us a visit tomorrow, Wednesday February 17 at 1:30pm.

It is super easy to get to the Darien Senior Activities Center! Click here for directions.

Intergenerational relationships are valuable for both children and seniors, as well as for the community at large. If you are interested in taking a look at some of the benefits of these connections, please review the US EPA's listing.

If you haven't spent time with seniors recently, participating in an intergenerational storytime is a perfect way to start!

 

photo courtesy of Flickr user Fleagleman

Registration for Little Clickers begins Monday, March 1

Registration for the Winter 2 session of Little Clickers will run from  Monday, March 1 - Monday, March 15. To register your child, please click on the program links below. 

-Important Enrollment Information-

*Registration is a lottery and participants will be contacted via email by Saturday, March 20, 2010 

*Registered programs 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.

Little Clickers - Click HERE to register

Share an interactive computer class with your child! This technology program will introduce kids to new websites and help your preschooler to learn basic computer skills. Caregivers participate with their children in this program.

Ages 3 -5                                                                                                                                                  photo courtesy of Flickr user hiestand24

Fridays, 1:30 - 2 PM                                                                                          

6 sessions

Friday, March 26

Friday, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 23, April 30

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.

 

 

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