Story Times
The library offers the following preschool story times during the fall, winter and spring - Baby Times, Time for Twos, Story Times for Three Year Olds and Story Times for Four Year Olds. For registration dates and story time schedule, please check the Calendar of Events or call the Children's Room at 978-694-2098. Story times will be cancelled on days the Wilmington Public Schools are closed due to inclement weather.
A sharing program of songs, rhymes, games and picture books for babies under the age of two years and their caregivers. Programs are 20-30 minutes long. Siblings are welcome to participate if caregivers cannot attend without them. Baby's food and toys are best left outside the library, with the exception of baby's bottle and treasured blanket. Babies may not want to stay--its OK to leave if baby cries or fusses. Please arrive on time. Please notify us of absences. Registration is required for each session. Register by visiting or calling the Children's Room at (978) 694-2098.
This program for two year-olds serves as an introduction to books and the library. The half-hour consists of finger plays, songs, flannel board stories and age-appropriate books. Parents and caregivers are required to accompany the child into the story room and participate in the activities. Registration is required for each session. Register by visiting or calling the Children's Room at (978) 694-2098.
Story Times for Three Year-Olds
This is an introduction to a structured story time for three year-olds. Story times are created around themes such as seasons, holidays, siblings, and pets. There is a book display so children may check out selections chosen by the librarian. Although caregivers need not be present in the story room, it is sometimes allowed, particularly for children who find the separation experience to be overwhelming. Registration is required for each session. Register by visiting or calling the Children's Room at (978) 694-2098.
Story Times for Four Year Olds
Children aged four, and five years and not yet attending kindergarten, are eligible for this program, a story time for the ready listener. The format is very similar to the Three Year-Olds program, but activities and books selected to read are more sophisticated. Choosing a book from the take home display will conclude the half hour. If necessary, the caregiver may accompany the child during the early sessions. Registration is required for each session. Register by visiting or calling the Children's Room at (978) 694-2098.
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