STORY TIMES
Children: Infant - 5 years |
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Registration Information -
Spring 2012 - Registration form
Summer 2012 - Registration form
• IN PERSON
Summer – begins Saturday, May 19
Register everyone in your family with one Library card and a completed registration form at the ASK ME Desk.
 • ONLINE
Summer – begins Saturday, May 19
Register members of your family with each person’s individual Library card via the Library’s website
• TELEPHONE
Summer – begins Tuesday, June 12
Register everyone in your family with one Library card by calling the ASK ME Staff at 630-584-9390. Youth Services programs are offered for children and students residing in the St. Charles Library District. A child's, student's or parent's St. Charles Library card is required.
G randparents – look for this symbol for events
for you and your grandchildren to attend!
Story Time for Infants – Age 5 is offered in twp different
formats:
- Age-specific in small groups, infant - 5 years.
Individual registration for each session. Programs
held in the Helen Gale Story Room.
- Multi-Age in large groups, infants - 5 years with
adult. Offered on a drop-in basis by showing your
St. Charles Library card at the Meeting Room
door.
Also:
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MULTI-AGE STORY TIME - Infant-Age 5 with Parent/Caregiver
 Tuesdays, June 12 – August 7
9:30–10:00 a.m. OR 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Wednesdays, June 13 – August 8 (No stories on July 4)
9:30–10:00 a.m. OR 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Open attendance, just show your St. Charles Public Library card.
Storytellers will present stories and songs that will tickle, delight and amuse. Children and adults attend together. To ensure an enjoyable story experience for everyone attending, each session will have a capacity of 40 children and adults. Please arrive early as we will begin to distribute tickets 10 minutes before the story time. Door opens 5 minutes before the event. DROP IN |
Note for Multi-Age Story
Time:
St. Charles Library cardholders may attend with
grandchildren and/or grandparents who reside outside
the St. Charles Library District.
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Age Specific Story Times
The following early childhood events encourage the adult to participate with the child by serving as a role model, leading the child’s hands through a fingerplay’s motions or showing him/her how to bend and stretch.
Siblings may attend. Register each child and adult. Participation is limited to registered children and parent/caregiver. An adult may bring up to two children. Ask about accommodations for twins or triplets. REGISTER |
INFANT with Parent/Caregiver
 A very special time to brighten baby’s beginning.
Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31 • 9:30–10:00 a.m.
See registration procedures. |
1 YEAR OLD with Parent/Caregiver
 This Story Time is the next step.
Tuesdays, July 10, 17, 24 & 31 • 10:30–11:00 a.m.
See registration procedures. |
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Book Character Visits
Family
G randparents – come with or bring your grandchildren
 Summer
Arthur • Friday, June 8 • 1:00 p.m.
Curious George • Friday, July 13 • 4:00 p.m.
Come for a story and a visit with a costumed book character. Bring your camera. Presented in partnership with Barnes & Noble of Geneva. REGISTER
Families outside the Library District may attend on a space available basis |
Family Story Time - Infant–Grade 1 with Parent
Family,
G randparents – come with or bring your grandchildren
7:00–7:45 p.m.
Thursday, June 28 • Summer Splash!
Wednesday, July 25 • Devour A Book!
Monday, August 13 • Favorite Pets
An evening of stories and more for families with young children. Each month will feature stories on a different theme. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas and bring along your blanket or a stuffed toy.
REGISTER for one or all.
Families outside the Library District may attend for $2 per person on a space available basis. |
Stories Live!
Family
G randparents – come with or bring your grandchildren
 9:30–10:00 a.m. OR 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 22 • Gingerbread Man
Wednesday, July 11 • Caps for Sale
Friday, July 27 • Little Red Hen
Thursday, August 9 • Nursery Rhymes
Your favorite stories will come alive as the storyteller tells and then explores with you the various ways to share the story again through puppetry, fingerplay, song and more. These early literacy story experiences are offered throughout the year. We encourage you to attend each multiple times over the years, as children will experience a story differently at each age/stage of development. REGISTER |
Stories at the Nature Center
 Infant–5 years with Parent/Caregiver
G randparents – come with or bring your grandchildren
Fridays, 10:30–11:00 a.m.
Fridays, June 15, 22 or July 13, 20 or August 10
Walk down the path to the Nature Center at Tekakwitha Woods for stories. After the program explore the Nature Center, walk the trails and enjoy nature at its best. Cosponsored with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County. Maps are available at the ASK ME Desk and on our website. To accommodate as many families as possible, a family may register for only one date. REGISTER
Families outside the Library District: Register with the Forest Preserve at 847-741-8350, ext. 10 or e-mail programs@kaneforest.com.
Map of Tekakwitha Woods
Stories with the Junior Friends
Sponsored by the Junior Friends
Infant–5 years with Parent/Caregiver
Mondays, July 23 & 30 ■ 10:30–10:45 a.m.
Drop in for stories presented by our student storytellers in the Helen Gale Story Room. Children and adults attend together. Open attendance: an announcement will be made for seating 5 minutes before the stories begin. DROP IN
Book Buddies
Come with a sibling or a friend!
For students who have completed grades 1 & 2
Mondays, June 11, 18, 25, July 9, 16, 23
2:00–2:45 or 3:00–3:45 p.m.
Wednesdays, June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25
2:00–2:45 or 3:00–3:45 p.m.
Thursdays, June 14, 21, 28, July 12, 19, 26
10:00–10:45 or 11:00–11:45 a.m.
Book Buddies is a great way to have fun with books. Young readers will be paired with middle school students to read aloud to each other, play literacy–focused games and talk about books. This program will provide literacy enrichment and promote reading as fun and entertaining.
Parents: the focus is on book sharing rather than tutoring. To accommodate as many students as possible, a student may register for three dates. Remember to call the ASK ME Desk at least 24 hours before the time you are registered if you are unable to attend. Drop-in participation may be possible due to cancellations. Please inquire at the ASK ME Desk the day of the session. REGISTER
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Parents and Caregivers can help . . . |
To make Story Time a positive, beneficial, and enjoyable experience for all, we offer the following suggestions:
 Arrive early so your child has an opportunity to settle in and prepare for the quiet atmosphere of Story Time. At the conclusion of the program, be at the door to pick up your child, ages 3-5. - Be on time. Programs will begin and end promptly. If the door is closed when you arrive, please WAIT. The Storyteller will open the door and greet you.
- Each child reacts uniquely to new experiences. Some children, ages 3-5, may be unsure about being independent. You may want to consider Multi-Age Story Time where you also attend.
- If your child does not want to come, or participate, please do not force him/her. If this happens, call and consult with the storyteller.
Please call Youth Services at
630-584-9390
when your child is unable to attend.
In the event that your child misses two consecutive programs and we receive no notification, we will assume that your child is no longer able to attend. |
Registration & Attendance Procedures
Registration form - Spring 2012
Registration form - Summer 2012
Youth Services programs are offered for children and students through grade 8 residing in
the St. Charles Library District. A child’s, student’s, or parent’s St. Charles Library card is
required. Grandparents may register grandchildren for certain programs. Check program
listings for these events.
The child or student must be the appropriate age or grade to be registered in a program.
Each eligible person attending a program must be registered. Registration is on a first
come basis and continues until all openings have been filled. Drop-in seating may be
available for some programs.
Families living outside the Library District may attend certain programs for a fee of $2 per
person on a space available basis. Check-in at the ASK ME Desk 15 minutes before the
program. All attendees must meet the age/grade requirements. Non-resident seating will
begin 5 minutes before the program. Check program listings for events that include nonresident
attendance.
Programs will begin and end promptly. Meeting Room/Story Room doors will open 10
minutes before the program is scheduled. Seating for registered participants will be
guaranteed until 5 minutes before the scheduled start time when drop-in seating will begin.
Late admittance is limited.
Please call the ASK ME Desk at 630-584-9390 when you are unable to attend a
program for which you are registered.
For your child’s safety, a parent or adult must accompany all children seven (7) years
of age and under while in the Library. Please review the “Keeping Safe in the Library”
brochure with your child/children.
Requests for special accommodations must be made 48 hours in advance of a Library
program. If assistance is needed in using the Library, please inform a Library Assistant
at the Circulation Desk. Talk with Youth Services staff about your child’s developmental
needs.
Registration forms are available online or in Youth Services at the ASK ME Desk.
Registration form - Spring 2011
Registration form - Summer 2012
ASK ME Staff will be glad to assist you in-person or by phone at 630-584-9390.
Three Ways to Register for Programs
Registration Information -
Spring 2012 - Registration form
Summer 2012 - Registration form
• IN PERSON
Summer – begins Saturday, May 19
Register everyone in your family with one Library card and a completed registration form at the ASK ME Desk.
• ONLINE
Summer – begins Saturday, May 19
Register members of your family with each person’s individual Library card via the Library’s website
• TELEPHONE
Summer – begins Tuesday, June 12
Register everyone in your family with one Library card by calling the ASK ME Staff at 630-584-9390.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
for 2012 Registration Dates
In-person and online event registration begins:
Summer – Saturday, May 19
Fall – Saturday, September 8
Telephone event registration begins:
Summer – Tuesday, June 12
Fall – Tuesday, September 11 |
Updated
by Youth Services: 5/2012 |
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