Library story times are a wonderful way to introduce books and reading to your child. Through age-appropriate stories, rhymes and songs, your child will develop valuable pre-reading skills while learning that reading can be enjoyable, too. Take advantage of the FREE programs listed inside to help your child discover the joys of reading.
All programs are in the Community Room unless otherwise noted.
Story times begin the week of March 1
and continue through the week of April 5. Registration for all ages beginsMonday, Feb. 15.
TWO-YEAR-OLDS
Tuesdays, 10:30-11:15 a.m.
Parents/caregivers attend this
lapsit program with their children.
THREE-FOUR-AND FIVE-YEAR-OLDS
Mondays, 10:30-11 a.m.
Children may attend independently
or with parents/caregivers.
DROP-IN STORY TIMES (ALL AGES)
Join us in the Community Room
every Thursday 11-11:30 a.m.
starting Oct. 8 and continuing through May 20, 2010
No advance registration is required.
These informal story times will be led by members of the
Jenkintown Kiwanis Club in cooperation with the
Children’s Department staff.
Come discover new stories and enjoy old favorites.
PARENTS/CAREGIVERS MUST ATTEND WITH THEIR CHILDREN.
PRESCHOOL PAJAMA PARTIES
For children ages 3-5
Five Wednesdays: Jan. 13, Feb. 10, March 10, April 14 and May 5, 7-7:30 p.m.
Children are invited to wear their pajamas and bring a stuffed animal to cuddle. Children must be the appropriate age and accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
No advance registration is required.
TODDLER STORY TIMES
(for ages 12-23 months)
Five Wednesdays: March 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, 10:30-11:00 a.m.
Registration begins on the following dates:
Abington Township residents: Monday, Feb. 22
Out-of-township residents: Friday, Feb. 26
Children must be walking independently to attend this one-on-one program, designed for parent/caregiver and child.
DOGGONE GOOD READERS
Read to the world’s best listener—a DOG!
Three Saturdays: Feb. 6, March 6 and April 3
10:15-10:45 a.m. OR 11-11:30 a.m.
(choose one session per date)
Registration begins Mon., Jan. 18.
Children do not have to attend all three Saturdays.
GRADES 1-5
Get to know lots of friendly dogs!
Meet other kids who love dogs & books
Practice reading in an exciting new way
The Abington Free Library Children’s Department presents
Making Zines & Mini-Comics
A hands-on workshop for
children ages 8 & up
Thursday, March 25, 2010
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Abington Free Library Community Room
Instructor: Katie Haegele, Freelance Writer
Discover the world of zines (pronounced “zeens”) – small magazines or comic books you can make yourself. Turn a sheet of paper into your very own zine, using markers, rubber stamps, clip art and more. Bring a story or comic idea that you’d like to explore.
Registration begins Monday, March 15.
Please sign up in the Children’s Department or call
(215) 885-5180, ext. 28. Space is limited to 15 children.
STORY TIMES WITH KAREN & MITZI
For children ages 3 & up
Monday, April 12, 19, 26,
& May 3, 2010
10:30-11 a.m.
Listen to stories read by former elementary school teacher Karen Udell. Pet her gentle golden retriever, Mitzi, a certified therapy dog.
No advanced registration required.
All children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.
Laugh, Dance and Sing with
Peter Moses
Always amusing and upbeat, Peter
combines original and traditional folk, pop-rock and guitar sing-alongs with rhythm books, “freeze dances” and other movement activities. Bring your family and join us for some musical fun!
Two 50-minute shows for ages 2 & up:
Thursday, May 6, 2010 – 7 p.m.
Abington Free Library (Community Room)
1030 Old York Road, Abington, PA
Monday, May 10, 2010 – 7 p.m.
Roslyn Branch Library
2412 Avondale Avenue, Roslyn, PA
Registration for both events will begin on
Monday, April 26.
Please sign up at either library or call
(215) 885-5180, ext. 28 (Abington) or
(215) 886-9818 (Roslyn).
BOTH SHOWS PRESENTED IN HONOR OF
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK (MAY 10-16)
