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Between stacks


Published on Sep 04, 2008

Welcome to the wonderful world of reading.

Enjoy fall library programs for all ages.

Newmarket Public Library: registration starts Sept. 18. Call 905-953-5110 or
visit www.newmarketpl.ca

  • Baby Time: The program features rhyme, songs and puppets for babies from six to 23-months-old. The eight-week program has sessions for both crawlers and walkers.
  • Toddler Time: Fun and stories are the focus of this eight-week program. Sessions are filled with finger plays, rhymes, songs and stories.
  • Preschool Storytime: Stimulate curiosity and imagination of your preschooler through a literature-rich nine-week program.
  • Fun with French: Learn a second language by playing games and singing songs in French. The nine-week program is for children from three to fives-years-old
  • Art for Toddlers: The creative eight-week program infuses story and art. Parents attend this class to help their child create take-home master pieces.

Aurora Public Library: registration starts Sept. 13. Call 905-727-9493 or visit www.library.aurora.on.ca
  • Books for Babies: The five-week program introduces singing stories and lap activities for babies six to 13-months-old.
  • Time for Toddlers: For toddlers 13 to 23-months-old, this program focuses on story time, finger plays and songs.
  • Preschool Story Time: Introduce your preschooler to stories, videos and crafts.
  • Book Clubs: The program is grade specific starting from grades 3 to 7. Each month, children discuss different stories ranging from mysteries, classics and adventure stories.
  • Voice: This program is for teens interested in creative writing. Members meet once a month to develop writing skills
  • Watercolour, Fall Splendor and Wonderfully Frosted: Join local artist Alana Biasi and learn the marvel of watercolour painting.
  • Reading Buddies: The on-going program pairs struggling readers with volunteer high-school students to encourage reading.
  • Book Clubs: Each month a new book is read and discussed among members.