National Library Week (April 14-20) is a special time of the year where everyone across the country comes together to give thanks to libraries and library staff. However, the Library could not have become what it is today without the devoted support of its local community. It is for this reason that we celebrate this year’s theme: Communities Matter @ Your Library. Here in the Children’s Department of the Escondido Public Library, we plan on celebrating right along with you by offering only the best children’s and family programs this week. Take a sneak peek at what we have to offer:
Rhymes & Reading Storytime
Age Group(s): Children, Ages 4-5
Date: 4/15/2013
Time: 11:00-11:30 AM
Description: Is your child ready for school? Help them practice listening while learning new songs, finger-plays, and the love of books with retired Kindergarten teacher Mrs. Cox. For Ages 4-5 years.
Location: Turrentine Room
Contact: Cindi Bouvier
Contact Number: 760-839-4837
Presenter: Mrs. Cox
Knights Realm Chess Club for Kids
Age Group(s): Children, Ages 6-12
Date: 4/15/2013
Time: 3:30-5:00 PM
Description: A hands-on learning experience for kids ages 6-12 with the goal of having fun, gaining knowledge, and enjoying true sportsmanship. Learn to win or play for fun!
Location: Children’s Room
Contact: Children’s Dept.
Contact Number: 760-839-4837
Presenter: Chess Club Volunteers
Bilingual Storytime
Age Group(s): Toddlers, Ages 3-5
Date: 4/17/2013
Time: 10:15-11:05 AM
Description: Help your child get ready for school and learn a second language at the same time through songs, finger-plays, and stories taught in English and Spanish. For Toddlers ages 3-5 years.
Location: Children’s Room
Contact: Youth Services Staff
Contact Number: 760-839-4837
Presenter: Youth Services Staff
Cowboy Charlie Sing-Along
Age Group(s): Toddlers, Ages 3-5
Date: 4/18/2013
Time: 10:30-11:05 AM
Description: Get ready to sing and clap along with Cowboy Charlie as he shares old cowboy tunes and favorite children's classic songs around the children's tree. For Ages- 3-5 Years.
Location: Children’s Room
Contact: Youth Services Staff
Contact Number: 760-839-4837
Presenter: Charles Johnson
Josiahsings - Musicial Storyteller
Age Group(s): All Ages
Date: 4/18/2013
Time: 3:30-4:30 PM
Description: With song, storytelling and interactive discussion, Josiah calls attention to the beauty and wonder of nature in the ocean, the wind, the birds, the flowers, and the trees.
Location: Turrentine Room
Contact: Literacy & Lifelong Learning Services
Contact Number: 760-839-5440
Presenter: Josiah