Early Learning Program Schedule

Early Learning Program Schedule

Weekly story times return January 14! Weekly classes are listed first, followed by one-time events.

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Baby Bounce and Groove

Starts January 14
Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AM

Library Annex

10 week season runs January 14 - March 22.

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.

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
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Thursdays 10:00-10:45 AM
Library Annex

Age range: 18-30 months & a caregiver

NO CLASS JANUARY 23

Starts January 14. 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.

 

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Twodaloo Twos

Thursdays, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM 
Library Annex

Ages: 2.5 - 3.5 years and a caregiver

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Starts January 16. 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!

Registration preferred, though drop-ins welcome as space is available. Register on our calendar each week you plan to attned.

Read and Play

January 14 - March 22
Tuesdays, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Library Annex

Age range: Ages 3 - 5 years

NO CLASS JANUARY 21

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.

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Family Hour: Dance Party!


Select Wednesdays (January 15, February 19, and March 19)
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Library Annex

Age range: Ages 2-5 years and a caregiver

Welcome to family hour! Our programming room will be decorated with balloons, streamers, and toddler instruments to try. Free dancing and movement will be followed by some structured songs for kids to join in with, like freeze dances and head, shoulders, knees, and toes.

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 will be welcome as space is available. 

 

Family Hour: indiBots


Select Wednesdays (January 29 and February 26)
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Library Annex

Age range: Ages 2-6 years and a caregiver

Welcome to family hour! The library's indiBots will be out and kids and caregivers can gather for robotics free play. These robots are designed for the littlest learners to explore and learn early coding concepts.

Due to our small number of robot kits available, registration is required for this event. Register in advance or day of.

 

 

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Family Hour: Books and Blocks


Select Wednesdays (February 5 and March 5)
10:30 - 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 will be welcome as space is available.

 

 

Family Hour: Play-Doh


Select Wednesdays (February 12 and March 12)
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Library Annex

Age range: Ages 2-6 years and a caregiver

Welcome to family hour! We will read a story and sing 1-2 songs. Then, join in for themed play-doh play with tools like cookie cutters, toddler scissors, and rolling pins. Play-doh is awesome for developing early skills kids need for school, like fine motor skills and finger strength. 

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 will be welcome as space is available.

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Bring your Child to the Library Day

Saturday, February 1
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Main Library
All ages

Dinosaur story reading with Miss Maureen: 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM

Celebrate "Bring your Child to the Library Day" with us at our dino-myte open house. Find the hidden dinosaurs throughout the library for a chance to win a fun dino prize. Enjoy donuts with your family as you browse the shelves and say hi to our friend T-Rex who will be visiting.

While the scavenger hunt will be available all day, crafts and games will be available from 11:00 AM - 2:00  PM, and Miss Maureen will be reading a t-rexcellent story aloud at both 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.

No registration required. Just drop in. More details to come.

Stuffie’s Tea Time

Monday, February 17
No school! President's Day
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Ages: 3-8 years and a caregiver

Bring your favorite stuffed animal to a tea party at the library on this day off from school! We’ll have snacks and activities for you both to enjoy. Registration required.

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Quick FAQ

  • Registration is required or preferred for weekly programs.

 

  • Younger or older siblings are welcome to attend programs with their families as long as it is not disruptive. We ask that caregivers notify us in advance if siblings that will want to participate in program activities will be attending.

 

  • A caregiver is required to remain present in a program or on library grounds, depending on the program, when any child under 5 years old is participating in a library program.

 

  • If you have trouble registering online, our staff is happy to help you sign up. You can email us at children@pawlinglibrary.org, call us at 845-855-3444, or stop by the front desk for sign up assistance.

 

  • Programs are always free to attend, thanks to generous donations from local community members.