Storytime is an imagination adventure! We explored the transportation theme at Storytime on Wednesday, August 21 and Thursday, August 22, at the Manchester Library. We sang “The Transportation Song,” created a car using shapes, and listened to “Chugga Chugga Choo Choo” by Emma Garcia. See you next time!
By Julia McCane-Knox
Storytime is a bushel of fun! In this a-peel-ing program, preschoolers and families gather to listen to engaging stories read aloud by a Library Programmer. Kids develop a love for reading and discover the magic of learning through fun and interactive activities, like singing, rhyming, crafting, and games. Storytime is a fantastic opportunity for children to socialize, learn, and have a great time in a supportive and educational space. Each week, our lessons revolve around the Alphabet and enjoyable themes, such as Constitution Day, Cookies, and Autumn.
Constitution Day Storytime will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 17 at the North Adams Library. We will sing “The Preamble,” create a constitution scroll, and listen to “Constitution Day” by Maeve Griffin. Cookie Storytime will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, September 18 at the Peebles Library. We will learn about the letter Cc, count chocolate chip cookies, sing “Who Took the Cookie?” create a paper plate chocolate chip cookie craft, and listen to “The Duckling Gets a Cookie” by Mo Willems.
We will have three Autumn Storytimes coming up. At 11 a.m., on Wednesday, September 18 and 5 p.m. on Thursday, September 19 at the Manchester Library, we will sing “Ten Little Leaves,” create an autumn handprint tree, and listen to “Mouse’s First Fall” by Lauren Thompson. At 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 19 at the West Union Library, we will sing “Autumn Leaves Are Falling Down,” explore autumn through sensory play, and listen to “Hello Autumn” by Kenard Park. Furthermore, to continue the educational experience at home, each week, participants will receive Enrichment Kits, including book recommendations and activities centered around phonics, counting, motor skills, life skills and art.
Get outdoors this fall! Check out the National Park Service website for information and history on the Nation’s Parks, outdoor adventures for kids, and educators’ resources. With this resource, you can plan your camping trip to a state park, find your next lake adventure, or explore Junior Ranger Activity Books! To access this resource, go to our website at adamscolibrary.org, hover over “Resources,” click “Kids Resources,” and select “The National Park Service.”
Alternatively, you can take in the beautiful scenery of Adams County by bike. We have partnered with the Adams County Health and Wellness Coalition to make Bike Lending possible. You can checkout bikes at each library, including Manchester, North Adams, Peebles and West Union. Two bikes are available at each library and helmets are available for checkout, as well. Go to our website, hover over “At the Library”, click “Beyond Books Collection” and select “Bike Lending” for more information. We can’t wait to see you riding!
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