Friday, September 20, 2024

Kimball Library News 8/23/24

 KIMBALL LIBRARY GOES TO ATKINSON DAY! Saturday, September 7th at Woodlock Park

Join the Kimball Library in the celebration of Atkinson Day! There will be a variety of fun activities throughout the day and evening at Woodlock Park, and between 12 and 2 PM there will be Professional Balloon Twisters sponsored by the Friends of the Kimball Library. Perhaps you'll see some special storybook characters from the Kimball Library as well if you come!

Celebrate our community with us!

For more information about the event in its entirety, visit atkinsonday.com.

REGISTER FOR RECURRING FALL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH at KIMBALL LIBRARY!
THIS MONTH’S FEATURE
: MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE

Infants through age 3 with their caregivers are invited to join us for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum. Please feel welcome to stay after the session to allow for playtime and socializing for all ages.

Mother Goose on the Loose incorporates nursery rhymes, music, and movement to aid in developing social, language & literacy skills, and strengthening bonds between caregiver and child. It is most beneficial when children experience the program on a weekly basis.

If you sign up, we consider you registered for multiple classes throughout the session. There will be 4 sessions per year, one for each season. Check the online calendar for specific dates. If you sign up for one class, it signs you up for the entire series. You may join mid-session.

Check the calendar icon link on the website for registration or details. Email Kathy Watson, Assistant Director/Youth Services Director for questions regarding this class at kwatson@kimballlibrary.com

TINY TALES FOR TINY TOTS: Preschool Storytimes starting Monday, 9/9/24

Mother Goose (Babies to Age 3): Mondays at 10:15 AM
Join us for simple stories, rhymes, finger plays, and songs modeling after the Mother Goose curriculum.

Bitty Books (Ages 3-6): Tuesdays at 10:15 AM
Join us for stories and crafts that follow a traditional storytime outline.

Sensory Storytime (Ages 3-4): Thursdays at 10:15 AM
Join us for one story and one fingerplay followed by some fun learning stations in the barn.

Refer to the online event calendar for more program and registration information.

DROP-IN PLAYTIMES: Playtimes starting Monday, 9/9/24

Preschool Playtime (Babies to age 3): Mondays at 11 AM
Join us after Mother Goose to play with some select toys in the Meeting Room, or pop into the Children’s Room to play with trains and Duplos.

Toddler Time (Ages 2.5 – 5): Thursdays at 11:30 AM
Sensory stations, kitchen set, train table, and Duplo table are available.

Think Outside the Box (Ages 3+) Fridays at 10 AM
We’ll have a variety of STEM toys out to work with.

AFTER SCHOOL ADVENTURES! FALL PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AGES

That’s right, the Children’s Room isn’t just for preschoolers! We have several programs for older children, including some just after school! Sign up the kids for these super fun classes now to reserve your spot.

Children may take the bus from Atkinson Academy to the Library if parents make the necessary arrangements with Pick-Up Patrol. (The Library is not taking responsibility for the transportation, we are only letting you know that there is a bus that stops here.) Please pack them a snack that they can have before 3:30. Parents must let us know of any changes to the drop off/pick up routine or if their child is not attending the class that day.

Elementary Explorers (Grades 1-3): Mondays at 3:30 PM
Elementary Explorers is back on a new day. If you love science, then this is the class for you. Each week, we will have a building challenge or an experiment, so get ready for some (occasionally messy) fun!

Choose Your Own Adventure
(Grades K-5): Wednesdays at 3:30 PM
Activities may include building challenges, easy experiments, crafts, and more!

Kindergarten Club (Ages 5-6): Thursdays at 3:30 PM
Kids ages 5-6 are invited to join us for this highly engaging program. With stories, games, crafts, and an experiment or two, you’re bound to have a great time!

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