Terrific Twos and ThreesThe Movers and Groovers storytime is held Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the library lower level. It is an active storytime that includes music, dancing, instruments, books and more, followed by open play. It is for ages 2-3 with caregiver. No registration is needed.

 

Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am - Movers and Groovers (ages 2-3) with caregiver

 

 

 

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Baby and Me StorytimeA lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons with a book, songs, finger rhymes and bounces. Followed by open play time. For ages newborn to 24 months with caregiver. Held in the library lower level on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No registration is needed.

 

Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am until 10:00 am
Tiny Tots (newborn to 24 months) with caregiver

 

 

 

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Terrific Twos and Threes StorytimeThe Terrific Twos and Threes storytime is held Mondays at 10:30 am in the library lower level. It is an active storytime with songs, rhymes, books, props, and more, followed by open play. It is for ages 2-3 with caregiver. No registration is needed.

 

Mondays from 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Terrific Twos and Threes (ages 2-3) with caregiver

 

 

 

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Learning to Listen StorytimeThis is a traditional storytime with books and hand rhymes, focused on helping your child learn to listen. Followed by open play. It is for ages 2 - 3 with caregiver and is held in the library lower level on Tuesdays at 10:00 am. No registration is needed.

 

Tuesdays from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm
Learning to Listen (ages 2-3 with caregiver)
 

 

 

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Preschool Pals StorytimeThis storytime has a preschool-like setting and includes calendar, alphabet/phonics, themed books, basic math and an occasional craft. For ages 4-6 (with or without caregiver) held in the library lower level on Tuesdays at 11:00 am. No registration is needed. Open play is available after storytime. 

 

Tuesdays from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Preschool Pals (ages 4-6 with or without caregiver)
 

 

 

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Baby and Me StorytimeA lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons featuring a book, songs, finger rhymes and bounces. Followed by open play time. For ages newborn to 24 months with caregiver. Held in the library lower level on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No registration is needed.

 

Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am until 10:00 am
Tiny Tots (newborn to 24 months) with caregiver

 

 

 

 

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Wee BuildHands-on learning builds strong brains! For babies through age 6. No registration needed. Just drop in between 9:30 am and 11:30 am on Fridays for open play and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) building activities and imaginative play. 

WEE BUILD

Come build with us! Through play, your child discovers shapes, learns how blocks can be balanced, observes how they fall, and discovers what fits together. These playful explorations are the foundation of later mathematical and scientific thinking – plus it's fun!

Thank you to Commonwealth Libraries for a grant that provided our library with the awesome Wee Build blocks and toys.

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Love Your LibraryGeared for children ages 2-6, but interested younger/older siblings can be accommodated. Drop in from 9:30 am through 11:00 am! Join us for a morning filled with all the things we love about our library! Pretend to be a librarian in our make-believe play area - restack and check out books for our other little "patrons," make a library card, and lead a storytime for our stuffed animal friends! We will also have library-themed crafts to enjoy! Activities will run throughout the morning, feel free to come and go as your schedule allows between 9:30-11 am. Click to register.

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Read to DogsReading sessions are held Tuesdays evenings in the library lower level for children up to age 12. Reading to a friendly dog allows children to practice their reading skills in a comforting environment to build their confidence. Register for a 15-minute time slot: 4:30 pm, 4:50 pm and 5:10 pm. Click here to register.

TUESDAY EVENINGS
THREE TIME SLOTS:
   4:30 - 4:45 pm
   4:50 - 5:05 pm
   5:10 - 5:25 pm

Please bring a book with you to read, or stop by the library early to choose one!

Only one adult per child entering the reading area please. The lower level gets quite crowded with dogs and readers, and we want the children to be able to read with minimum distraction. Thank you for your understanding.

Dogs used for this event are supervised by experienced therapy dog owners.

Learning to read isn't always easy. Reading to dogs can help!
•    Reading aloud can feel daunting to some children, so reading to a dog who doesn't judge them is comforting and a great way to practice.
•    Reading to dogs is a fun experience so children look forward to practicing reading rather than thinking of it as a solitary exercise.
•    Reading to a dog and petting dogs relieves stress and helps to calm nervous readers.

Questions? Feel free to call the library at (717) 486-3688 or email amelia@cumberlandcountylibraries.org

 

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STEM RocketFor grades K-6.  Kids will design and build their own paper rocket! How far will it fly? Testing will help children learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. NOTE: Children in grades K-2 will need an adult to accompany them and assist with the STEM project.) Click here to register. 

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Paint a Snowman RockWishing the snow would stick around? Stop by the library to paint a snowman rock that won’t melt! No registration needed. Drop in between 5:30 pm and 7:00 pm but make sure to give yourself plenty time to complete your snowman. This program is appropriate for all ages but younger children will need assistance. 

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Wee BuildHands-on learning builds strong brains! For babies through age 6. No registration needed. Just drop in between 9:30 am and 11:30 am on Fridays for open play and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) building activities and imaginative play. 

WEE BUILD

Come build with us! Through play, your child discovers shapes, learns how blocks can be balanced, observes how they fall, and discovers what fits together. These playful explorations are the foundation of later mathematical and scientific thinking – plus it's fun!

Thank you to Commonwealth Libraries for a grant that provided our library with the awesome Wee Build blocks and toys.

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Baby and Me StorytimeA lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons with a book, songs, finger rhymes and bounces. Followed by open play time. For ages newborn to 24 months with caregiver. Held in the library lower level on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No registration is needed.

 

Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am until 10:00 am
Tiny Tots (newborn to 24 months) with caregiver

 

 

 

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Terrific Twos and Threes StorytimeThe Terrific Twos and Threes storytime is held Mondays at 10:30 am in the library lower level. It is an active storytime with songs, rhymes, books, props, and more, followed by open play. It is for ages 2-3 with caregiver. No registration is needed.

 

Mondays from 10:30 am to 11:00 am
Terrific Twos and Threes (ages 2-3) with caregiver

 

 

 

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Book BashFor tweens ages 9-13 only! A quiet evening of book-themed activities for all of our tween bookworms! Paint a book box to store all your bookmarks or other special objects, join in on a silent scavenger hunt, enjoy a snack and cozy up with a new book (that you will get to take home with you!) Light snacks & drinks will be provided. Open to ages 9-13. Younger/Older siblings cannot be accommodated. Registration opens Feb 1.

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Read to DogsReading sessions are held Tuesdays evenings in the library lower level for children up to age 12. Reading to a friendly dog allows children to practice their reading skills in a comforting environment to build their confidence. Register for a 15-minute time slot: 4:30 pm, 4:50 pm and 5:10 pm. Click here for more information and to register.

TUESDAY EVENINGS
THREE TIME SLOTS:
   4:30 - 4:45 pm
   4:50 - 5:05 pm
   5:10 - 5:25 pm

Please bring a book with you to read, or stop by the library early to choose one!

Only one adult per child entering the reading area please. The lower level gets quite crowded with dogs and readers, and we want the children to be able to read with minimum distraction. Thank you for your understanding.

Dogs used for this event are supervised by experienced therapy dog owners.

Learning to read isn't always easy. Reading to dogs can help!
•    Reading aloud can feel daunting to some children, so reading to a dog who doesn't judge them is comforting and a great way to practice.
•    Reading to dogs is a fun experience so children look forward to practicing reading rather than thinking of it as a solitary exercise.
•    Reading to a dog and petting dogs relieves stress and helps to calm nervous readers.

Questions? Feel free to call the library at (717) 486-3688 or email amelia@cumberlandcountylibraries.org

 

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MusicFor grades K-6. Let's make some music! Kids will make and decorate their own drum. Please note younger children will require an adult to accompany them and assist with the project. Click here to register.

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Wee BuildHands-on learning builds strong brains! For babies through age 6. No registration needed. Just drop in between 9:30 am and 11:30 am on Fridays for open play and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) building activities and imaginative play. 

WEE BUILD

Come build with us! Through play, your child discovers shapes, learns how blocks can be balanced, observes how they fall, and discovers what fits together. These playful explorations are the foundation of later mathematical and scientific thinking – plus it's fun!

Thank you to Commonwealth Libraries for a grant that provided our library with the awesome Wee Build blocks and toys.

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Read to DogsReading sessions are held Tuesdays evenings in the library lower level for children up to age 12. Reading to a friendly dog allows children to practice their reading skills in a comforting environment to build their confidence. Register for a 15-minute time slot: 4:30 pm, 4:50 pm and 5:10 pm. Click here to register.

TUESDAY EVENINGS
THREE TIME SLOTS:
   4:30 - 4:45 pm
   4:50 - 5:05 pm
   5:10 - 5:25 pm

Please bring a book with you to read, or stop by the library early to choose one!

Only one adult per child entering the reading area please. The lower level gets quite crowded with dogs and readers, and we want the children to be able to read with minimum distraction. Thank you for your understanding.

Dogs used for this event are supervised by experienced therapy dog owners.

Learning to read isn't always easy. Reading to dogs can help!
•    Reading aloud can feel daunting to some children, so reading to a dog who doesn't judge them is comforting and a great way to practice.
•    Reading to dogs is a fun experience so children look forward to practicing reading rather than thinking of it as a solitary exercise.
•    Reading to a dog and petting dogs relieves stress and helps to calm nervous readers.

Questions? Feel free to call the library at (717) 486-3688 or email amelia@cumberlandcountylibraries.org

 

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Wee BuildHands-on learning builds strong brains! For babies through age 6. No registration needed. Just drop in between 9:30 am and 11:30 am on Fridays for open play and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) building activities and imaginative play. 

WEE BUILD

Come build with us! Through play, your child discovers shapes, learns how blocks can be balanced, observes how they fall, and discovers what fits together. These playful explorations are the foundation of later mathematical and scientific thinking – plus it's fun!

Thank you to Commonwealth Libraries for a grant that provided our library with the awesome Wee Build blocks and toys.

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Wee BuildThis Wee Build session is cancelled due to the book sale. Attend next Friday!

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Baby and Me StorytimeA lap-sit storytime for our youngest patrons featuring a book, songs, finger rhymes and bounces. Followed by open play time. For ages newborn to 24 months with caregiver. Held in the library lower level on Mondays and Wednesdays at 9:30 am. No registration is needed.

 

Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9:30 am until 10:00 am
Tiny Tots (newborn to 24 months) with caregiver

 

 

 

 

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Terrific Twos and ThreesThe Movers and Groovers storytime is held Wednesdays at 10:30 am in the library lower level. It is an active storytime that includes music, dancing, instruments, books and more, followed by open play. It is for ages 2-3 with caregiver. No registration is needed.

 

Wednesdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am - Movers and Groovers (ages 2-3) with caregiver

 

 

 

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Wee BuildHands-on learning builds strong brains! For babies through age 6. No registration needed. Just drop in between 9:30 am and 11:30 am on Fridays for open play and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) building activities and imaginative play. 

WEE BUILD

Come build with us! Through play, your child discovers shapes, learns how blocks can be balanced, observes how they fall, and discovers what fits together. These playful explorations are the foundation of later mathematical and scientific thinking – plus it's fun!

Thank you to Commonwealth Libraries for a grant that provided our library with the awesome Wee Build blocks and toys.

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