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The Upper Saddle River Library will offer several storytimes for different age groups. All storytimes will incorporate the five practices to introduce early literacy skills, including singing, talking, reading, writing, and playing (Ghoting, 2013). The librarian will read picture books and use props such as a felt board and puppets to engage the children. AContinue reading “Storytime Overview”

Ages Birth through 23 months. Wednesday, 10:00-11:00 AM Wee Ones Storytime is a lap sit storytime for children ages birth to 23 months. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. Wee Ones Storytime will follow the format outlined in Storytime Overview. The storytime will have a different theme each week. All materials and activities willContinue reading “Wee Ones Storytime”

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons, Twenty minute time slots will be available. Children can sign up for a 20 minute time slot to read to a trained volunteer. Volunteers will be senior citizens or high school students who are members of the National Honor Society. The children will select their own reading material. The childrenContinue reading “Reading Buddies”

Early literacy training for parents and caregivers will be presented in January, June, and September. More classes will be added if needed. Handouts explaining the importance of early literacy and adult involvement will be distributed, along with a list of recommended book titles. Information about the program 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten will also be distributed.Continue reading “Literacy Training for Parents & Caregivers”

Little Bookworms: Yoga Storytime for Toddlers Tuesday 10:00-10:45 (A parent or caregiver must attend the program) Bendy Bookworms: Yoga and Craft for Grades K-3 Wednesday, 3:30-4:15 PM (A parent or caregiver must remain in the library but does not need to attend the program) These programs will run for four weeks in January as partContinue reading “Bendy Bookworm Yoga Storytime”