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Early Literacy Workshop
Tuesday, Feb. 16, 6p.m. to 7:30p.m.
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Early Literacy Activities Workshop

02/16/2010. Tuesday, 6-7:30pm

Monona Public Library Youth Services Coordinator, Karen Wendt, will share the six Early Literacy Skills and how to use them when reading children's picture books and non-fiction books. She will demonstrate a variety of ideas and techniques for creatively presenting picture books to children; such as using props and music in storytime. Participants will receive lists of books, fingerplays and rhymes, and an Early Literacy Skills handout. This program is for parents, teachers, daycare providers, grandparents, or anyone who reads picture books to children. This program also counts as 1.5 hours of continuing education credit.

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Storytime Preschool Wed 9:30am 1/13 to 2/24
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 9:30a.m.
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Host: Karen Wendt. Designed for children ages 3 to 5, all ages are welcome. Time for children to enjoy picture books, fingerplays, music, games, sometimes a craft and always lots of fun.  About 30 minutes.  This is a great opportunity for children to begin to interact with peers and adults other than their parents.

Registration suggested, walk-ins welcome when there is space. Due to limited space and for safety, no strollers are allowed in the Story Room. Please register all ages, babies, preschool children, and Adults may register as "AD".

We encourage you to bring your library card and check out materials. Books related to the storytime theme will be available.

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Storytime Toddlers Wed 10:15a.m. 1/13 to 2/24
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 10:15a.m.
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Geared for Toddlers (12 to 36 months) and their adult(s). Expect 20 minutes of simple books, unison reading, songs & movement activities, easy fingerplays, and feltboard nursery rhymes. This action-packed program engages toddlers in language-based activities and encourages emerging language skills. Adults and their toddlers actively participate in this storytime together, so sit close together and help the child follow along. Books suitable for toddlers are available for checkout after the storytime. Host: Karen Wendt

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2&3yrold Storytime. Wed 10:50a.m. 1/13 to 2/24
Wednesday, Jan. 13, 10:50a.m.
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Host: Karen Wendt. Designed for children ages 2-3, all ages are welcome. Time for children to enjoy picture books, fingerplays, music, games, sometimes a craft and always lots of fun.  About 30 minutes.  This is a great opportunity for children to begin to interact with peers and adults other than their parents.

Registration suggested, walk-ins welcome when there is space. Due to limited space and for safety, no strollers are allowed in the Story Room. Please register all ages, babies, preschool children, and Adults may register as "AD".

We encourage you to bring your library card and check out materials. Books related to the storytime theme will be available.

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Storytime Toddlers ages 1&2. Thurs 9:30a.m. 1/14 to 2/25
Thursday, Jan. 14, 9:30a.m.
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Geared for Toddlers (12 to 36 months) and their adult(s). Expect 20 minutes of simple books, unison reading, songs & movement activities, easy fingerplays, and feltboard nursery rhymes. This action-packed program engages toddlers in language-based activities and encourages emerging language skills. Adults and their toddlers actively participate in this storytime together, so sit close together and help the child follow along. Books suitable for toddlers are available for checkout after the storytime. Host: Karen Wendt

 

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Storytime Preschool Thurs 10:15am 1/14to 2/25
Thursday, Jan. 14, 10:15 a.m.
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Host: Karen Wendt. Designed for children ages 2 to 5, all ages are welcome. Time for children to enjoy picture books, fingerplays, music, games, sometimes a craft and always lots of fun.  About 30 minutes.  This is a great opportunity for children to begin to interact with peers and adults other than their parents.

Registration suggested, walk-ins welcome when there is space. Due to limited space and for safety, no strollers are allowed in the Story Room. Please register all ages, babies, preschool children, and Adults may register as "AD".

We encourage you to bring your library card and check out materials. Books related to the storytime theme will be available.

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Storytime Baby on My Knee! Thurs 11:00a.m. 1/14 to 2/25
Thursday, Jan. 14, 11a.m.
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This program is geared for Babies (up to 12 months of age) and their adults.

The emphasis is on modeling literacy related activities for parents. Parents will read, talk, interact, and play with their babies. Expect 15 minutes of fast-paced storytime fun and 15 minutes of playtime. One child per adult (unless you have twins, triplets). Books suitable for babies will be available for checkout.

Please register only the BABY. The primary adult bringing the child should enter his/her name in the Special Needs Box of the registration page.

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Family Fun Winter Saturday
Saturday, Feb. 13, 1:30p.m.

Geared for families with children ages 3 to 7. Enjoy great picture books, music, and a craft. Also available, puzzles and games.  Drop in. Free.
Host: Karen Wendt

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs Family Storytime
Tuesday, Feb. 23, 6:15pm
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Karen Wendt presents a special Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs storytime program that will include the book and various activities... stories with puppets, music, prop stories, games, poems, games, readers theater, jokes, spotlight on kids sharing their talents, etc. Please register; however, there may be room for drop in participants; check the signup sheet at the Story Room door. Children under age 8 should have an adult present in the Story Room.

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Storytime Preschool Wed 9:30am 3/3 to 4/28
Wednesday, Mar. 3, 9:30am
Registration required, begins Feb 15.

Host: Karen Wendt. Designed for children ages 3 to 5, all ages are welcome. Time for children to enjoy picture books, fingerplays, music, games, sometimes a craft and always lots of fun.  About 30 minutes.  This is a great opportunity for children to begin to interact with peers and adults other than their parents.

Registration suggested, walk-ins welcome when there is space. Due to limited space and for safety, no strollers are allowed in the Story Room. Please register all ages, babies, preschool children, and Adults may register as "AD".

We encourage you to bring your library card and check out materials. Books related to the storytime theme will be available.

No storytime on March 17. Pictures may be taken to be used on our website and flyers. Please let us know if you do not want your child in pictures.

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