SPRINGFIELD Fall means colorful leaves, crisp apples, round pumpkins-and story time at the Springfield City Library. Sign up now for any of the following sessions. New this season is story time in Spanish, a series of special Family Fun Nights, a story and playtime for babies, and a whole new place to join the Dora and Diego Club. All programs except the Family Fun Nights require pre-registration; call or visit your local branch to sign now. Babies: Meet other babies and caregivers, hear a story or a rhyme, and see new and favorite books for babies. For babies up to 12 months. Central Library, 220 State St., 263-6828, ext. 201, Fridays at 10 a.m. "Diez Deditos" Storytime in Spanish: For children aged 2 to 5 and caregivers. Please note, this program will be presented entirely in Spanish. Central Library, 263-6828, ext. 201, 220 State St., Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Parents and Twos: Storytimes for caregivers and children ages 2 to 3 1/2. Central Library, 220 State St., 263-6828, ext. 201, Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Preschool Storytime: For children ages 3 to 5. Liberty Branch, 773 Liberty St., 263-6849, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. I Spy Storytime: I spy with my little eye...children having fun at the library! Caregivers and children aged 3 to 5 can join us for some stories, songs and activities. Bring your lunch! Central Library, 263-6828, ext. 201, 220 State St., Thursdays at noon. Dora and Diego Club: This club for kids aged 2 1/2 to 5 with caregivers features Dora & Diego stories, and other stories too, activities, music, snacks, and more! Brightwood Branch, 263-6805, 359 Plainfield St., Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Family Fun Night: With a different theme each week, our evening storytimes are great for kids 3 1/2 to 8, and caretakers will have fun, too! Join us for the following Family Fun Nights: Nov. 21: Ahoy, Matey! It's Pirate Night! Nov. 28: Fairy Tale Magic! Unlike other storytimes, no pre-registration is required for this program. Central Library, 263-6828, ext. 201, 220 State St., Wednesdays at 6 p.m. For more information about Library programs, call 263-6828, ext. 201, or visit our web page at www.SpringfieldLibrary.org |