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Virtual Storytime Programs

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​Bouncing Babies via Zoom!!
Fridays at 10:30 am 
January 8 through April 30
​No Class on February 12 &  April 2
Story Time Registration required to receive Zoom invite.
Join us as Nora sings, tells stories and gets our littlest patrons moving around.  For ages 6 months to 3 years. Loads of fun for everyone!

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​All Ages Storytime on Zoom
Wednesday at 1pm
January 13 through March 3
Join Marianne  for some fun stories, rhymes and songs for children ages 5 and under.  Let's get reading together!
 Story Time Registration required to receive Zoom invite.

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Petit Concerts on Zoom
with Chi-Chi Bestmann

Tuesdays at 10:30am
​January 19, February 16, March 16  

Petite Concerts presents 30-minute experiential and multi-cultural events designed for young listeners. From newborns to preschoolers, our concerts are informal and interactive. Join us for a fun-filled musical experience and discover our instruments! 
​Story Time Registration required to receive Zoom invite.

Robert, The Guitar Guy on Zoom
Thursdays  at 11am
​January 28,   February 25,   March 25

Ages 2 - 6 years
Join us for an interactive music show for kids ages
2 – 6 years  on Zoom.   Sing along to Robert's hits Bosonova Boo Boo and Moving to the Beat.  Robert’s latest CD, DON’T SNEEZE CHOO-CHOO TRAIN won the iParenting Media Award and was reviewed favorably by School Library Journal.  Hope to see you there!
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 Story Time Registration required to receive Zoom invite.
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Web Links for Reading Fun

With the temporary closing of the library, use these resources below to continue reading at home :)
​Just click away…
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BookPage
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Follow the link to a monthly review of
​the best children's picture books.

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Tumble Book Library "is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love."
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Activity-centered learning environment for pre-K through 2nd grade covering letters, words, numbers, time, sound, geography, and more. Supports classroom curriculum and helps students build technology skills in a fun, safe online environment.
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Developmentally and age appropriate films and TV series for children by Kanopy and their partner, Common Sense Media™
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International Children's Library Online – Its mission is to support the world's children in becoming effective members of the global community by building a digital library of outstanding children's books from around the world.
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"StoryLine Online, Where Reading Is Fun!" – A streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud.
Website Links for Storytimes
and Literacy Activities:

DaybyDayNY  
This website is part of the New York State Library early literacy initiative  Ready to Read at New York Libraries.  It  features a song,  a story,  a craft and more for every day of the year. A great site for story time ideas. 

Talking is Teaching  Indoor Activities Kit
Click on the title for a 10 page pdf full of fun and stimulating activities to keep your toddler entertained.
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​January  Activity Calendar
Published by Bushel of Books, this activities calendar offers a daily activity to keep little ones busy and helps to develop literacy skills. Some crafts included too. 

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