Early Learning Program Schedule
Winter session ends March 22. Spring classes will start April 7. Weekly classes are listed first, followed by one-time events.
Baby Bounce and Groove
Spring starts April 8
Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AM
Library Annex
9 week season runs April 7 - June 7.
Age range: Birth - 18 mo. and a caregiver
Early literacy is an important part of a baby’s healthy development. We read, sing, babble, and bounce together. Learn resources to use at home and meet other caregivers. Ends with social play.
Registration highly preferred! Register on our calendar for each date you plan to attend or drop in. Drop-ins welcome as long as space is available.
Toddlers in Training
Tuesdays 11:00-11:45 AM
OR
Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AM
Library Annex
Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiver
9 Week program season runs April 7 - June 7
NO CLASS MAY 22
Interactive story time featuring puppets, instruments, and elements of music & movement. Program ends with play.
Register on our calendar for each class you plan to attend or drop-in. Drop-ins will be accommodated only as space is available. To make spots available to as many families as possible, we ask that families please only participate once a week.
Twodaloo Twos
Library AnnexAges: 2.5 - 3.5 years and a caregiver 9 week season runs April 7 - June 7
This movement, music, and play program is designed just for twos and threes. We'll learn through hands-on activities and games designed to get us talking and thinking. Each week is so much fun!
Read and Play
Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Library Annex
Age range: Ages 3 - 5 years
9 week season runs April 7 - June 7
Our small group Kindergarten readiness program, focused on early literacy and math skills through a combination of hands-on activities and group story time. We'll also work on following directions and practicing classroom behaviors.
Caregivers welcome, though not required to participate. Caregivers must remain on library grounds. Registration preferred, though drop-ins welcome as space is available. Register on our calendar each week you plan to attend.
Family Hour: Sensory
Alternating Wednesdays (04/16, 04/30, 05/14, & 05/28)
10:30 - 11:15 AM/11:30 AM
Library Annex
Ages: 18 months - 5 years and a caregiver
When we explore and use our hands, we learn important fine motor skills, science, and math. Families are invited to join for open sensory play including materials like, water, packing peanuts, jello, play-doh, fruit, etc. After we play, we will gather for a story and songs. Please dress children for mess!
Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome as space is available. Please register separately for each date you plan to attend.
Caregivers must stay in the room with children under 3 years old and on the library grounds for all other ages for the entirety of the program.
Family Hour: Books and Blocks
Alternating Wednesdays (04/23, 05/07, 05/21, & 06/04)
10:30 - 11:15 AM/11:30 AM
Library Annex
Age range: Ages 18 months -5 years and a caregiver
Welcome to family hour! Join us for a story and songs, followed by free block play. The library's varied collection of blocks, including duplo, wooden blocks, and bristle blocks will be available to try.
Caregivers welcome but not required to participate. However, caregivers must stay in the room with children under 3 years old and on the library grounds for all other ages for the entirety of the program. Registration preferred, though drop-ins welcome as space is available.
Saturday Stories and Songs
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM, free play and browsing to follow
Main Library
Ages: birth - 5 years old and a caregiver. Families welcome! Join Ms. Neena for a special Saturday story time welcoming babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their families. We will celebrate spring time with books, rhymes, and play. Caregivers are encouraged to participate. After, families are invited to stay and play in the children's area with toys and friends.Register in advance for an email or text message reminder for this program or drop-in.
Bunny Week: Games, Crafts, and more!
This is a passive program -- join and visit on your own schedule anytime we are open
Ages: All ages and a caregiverIt's spring break for PCSD and Spring weekend at Mizzentop! We're celebrating with drop-in, do anytime activities for children and families. It's going to be a hopping good time! Take-and-make rabbit crafts, coloring, guessing jar, and scavenger hunt available.
Take and make activities will be available on a first come, first served basis. No real bunnies will be in the library.
Together Time: Spa Day
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM OR 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Library Annex
Ages: 3-8 and a caregiver
This one-time event invites kids and a grown-up caregiver to visit the library spa, where all participants can pamper themselves. Enjoy a warm water hand soak, paint each other's nails, and create your own kid-safe lip-gloss with just a few ingredients. The library will only be using non-toxic, water based Piggy Paint brand polish for this event.
As a literacy connection, books will be available to read together while you wait for nail polish to dry and we will be completing compliment cards together, which promote self-love and self-confidence.
Registration required. Please register each participating child in your group or family.
