Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning. —Mr. Rogers
Join us to help your little one start their early-learning adventure! Toddler Storytime for ages 0 to 2 is designed to help lay the foundation for lifelong learning through a combination of stories, songs, and play.
Children learn language by listening to others talk, and stories and songs help them learn how language sounds, add new words to their growing vocabulary, and begin to understand what words mean. Play helps children express themselves and put thoughts into words as they explore the world around them and build early social skills through interactions with other children.
Special Toddler Storytimes
- OCTOBER 26th: Halloween Party
- DECEMBER 14th: Winter Holiday Party
- FEBRUARY 15th: Valentine’s Day Party
Special Family Storytimes
Play. Explore. Investigate.
Sensational sensory fun awaits! Bring your little ones to the library to explore sensory learning. Sensory play is designed to stimulate a young child's senses—hearing, seeing, tasting, smelling, touching—and to create an early, natural introduction to the scientific processes as children play and investigate. Bottom line: kids have TONS of hands-on fun while strengthening important cognitive skills and fine and gross motor skills.
At each session, we will provide several exciting sensory stations for your child to explore while introducing you to early learning tools to benefit your child's development. Plus, we will provide a take-home project so you can continue the learning and fun beyond your visit! Things could get messy, so be sure to dress appropriately.
For ages 0–5. Just drop in!
Faith, trust, and fairy dust...
Calling all crafters...
Explore the great wide world of crafts with Gayle!
Come get social with fellow craft enthusiasts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month as we learn new techniques and work on fun new projects. We'll have a crafty good time!
From acrylics to wreath making, there are endless crafts to explore!
- Button crafts
- Clock making
- Decoupage
- Jewelry making
- Leatherworking
- Painting
- Paper crafts
- Scrapbooking
- Thread crafts
(crochet, embroidery, quilting, sewing, weaving, and more!)- Upcycled crafts
- Wire projects
- Wood crafts & woodburning
- Wreath making
For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!
Space and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? E-mail gayle@bcplib.org.