Welcome To The Joshua Hyde Library's
KID'S ROOM
STORYTIME REGISTRATION SPRING 2011
Our story times are filled with great books, songs, finger rhymes, puppetry, and crafts and are designed to promote emerging literacy skills, social development, and a lifelong love of reading. Age groups are: Early Literacy and Fun (ELF) for 9-18 months (THURS 10:45 AM); SPRITES: 18-30 months (TUES 10:45 AM): PIXIES: 2.5 to 4.5 years (FRI 10:45 AM) and GNOMES: 4.5 to 6 years (TUES 1:30PM)
The 6 week winter session will run from the week of March 7 through the week of May 9.
Classes will be limited in order to maintain a high quality program your family will enjoy. Selections will be made by random lottery.
Story Time Registration and Guidelines
The goal of the Joshua Hyde Library children’s story times is to introduce, explore, and cultivate a love of learning and literacy. We promote early literacy and social skills programming that will be fun, memorable, and meaningful.
In the interest of fairness to all families of Sturbridge and our neighboring communities, participation for the Joshua Hyde Library’s children’s programs will be decided by lottery.
• Registration will be open for two weeks or longer. Registration forms will be available at the library during open hours, or you can register online at www.sturbridgelibrary.org.
• Parents/guardians are responsible for checking on lottery results. They will be posted on the library’s web page. You may also call or visit the library.
• All children who are not selected by lottery will be placed on a waiting list and contacted should an opening become available.
• Please be considerate of other families. Do not register if you cannot regularly attend these programs.
• Do not force your child to attend story time. They should be emotionally and behaviorally ready to participate. Story time should be a positive experience for them.
The following rules apply to story time registration:
• Sturbridge residents will be given priority.
• Each child will need to be registered separately; one registration per child per lottery.
• Each child can only be registered for one program.
Once Story Times begin, please keep in mind:
• Promptness is greatly appreciated. Interruptions can upset some children’s mood and concentration.
• Toys and food are not allowed during story time.
• Each story time involves age-appropriate activities. Avoid bringing siblings whenever possible.
• Please participate! Your child IS learning by watching you! Sing and play along with us! Otherwise, s/he may not fully enjoy themselves.
• Do not carry on personal conversations during story time. Turn off your cell phones, as well. Again, your child is learning social skills (or lack thereof) by watching and imitating your behavior. Give your child your undivided attention and enjoy this special one-on-one time!
• If your child needs a break during story time to settle themselves, feel free to leave the area and return when ready.
Weather Policy: If Sturbridge schools are closed, we will not be conducting story times. Please call the library to check on evening or weekend events.
Attendance Policy: If your family is unable to attend a scheduled story time, you must call the library (508/347-2512) to inform us of your absence. If your child has two or more unexplained absences, he or she will be withdrawn from the program. A child on the waiting list will then be invited to join the group.
INTRODUCING....DROP-IN STORY TIME
Thursdays at 1:30 p.m.
Mar. 10, 24: Apr. 7, 28; May 12
Stories, songs, crafts, fun! All ages welcome!
Children who were granted a place in regular storytimes via the lottery may attend in addition to
the other storytimes, but not instead of!
Joshua Hyde Library
306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 508/347-2512
April 2011 – Calendar of Events
Drop-In Story Times
Thursdays, April 7th and April 28th. 1:30 PM
Stories, Songs, Craft for all ages.
Joshua Hyde Library
May 2011 ~ Calendar of Events
FRIDAY MAY 6, 2011 1:30-3:30
ILLUSTRATING A GRAPHIC NOVEL: A HANDS-ON DRAWING WORKSHOP FOR AGES 7-14
A hands-on drawing workshop with author and illustrator Jeff Mack. To register, please sign up at the library or call 508-347-2512.
Drop-In Story Time
Thursday, May 12. Stories, Songs, craft for children of all ages. 1:30-2:30 PM
Teaching Creatures
Saturday, May 21. Enjoy stories featuring live animals! Suitable for ages 3 and over. Sponsored by the Friends of the JHL. Free tickets available beginning May 14.
2:00 – 2:45 PM.
Pajama Story Time
Thursday, May 26. Gentle stories & songs to end the day! Don’t forget to wear your PJs and bring Teddy!
Drop-in; no registration required. 6:30-7:30 PM
Upcoming Events: Mark your Calendars!
- Summer Reading Program-One World; Many Stories- registration begins June 6!
- Big Truck Day is back! Sat. Sept. 17, 11AM-1PM on the Sturbridge Town Common!
Joshua Hyde Library 306 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA 508/347-2512
All of our these great programs and events have been funded by the Friends of the Joshua Hyde Library
Parents/Guardians
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