The Tuscarawas County Public Library System’s ten-week fall Storytime series will begin Monday, September 8th at all five locations.
“In storytimes, we model reading, we showcase the written word, and we encourage talking, singing, and playing,” said Children’s Services Manager Mary Smrek. “While these practices are simple, they are the building blocks of literacy and give children context for literacy.”
Storytimes will be offered at a variety of locations and times, including evenings and weekends.
- Family Storytimes (ages birth – 5 years) are offered at the Bolivar Branch every Monday, September 8th – November 10th at 10:30AM. Family Storytimes (ages birth – 5 years) at the Strasburg Branch, Sugarcreek Branch, and Tusky Branch will take place every Wednesday, September 10th – November 12th at 10:30AM.
- Itty Bitty Storytime (ages birth-2 years) takes place at the Main Library every Monday, September 8th – November 10th at 6:00PM and every Tuesday, September 9th – November 11th at 10:00AM.
- Toddler Time (ages 2-3 years) takes place at the Main Library in New Philadelphia every Wednesday, September 10th – November 12th at 10:00AM OR 2:00PM.
- Giggle Gym (ages 2-5 years), an interactive Storytime with students from Kent State Tuscarawas’ preschool curriculum class, takes place at the Main Library students from Kent State Tuscarawas’ Preschool Curriculum Class, will be offered at the Main Library, every Tuesday, September 9th – November 11th at 11:00AM.
- Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5) takes places at the Main Library every Monday, September 8th – November 10th at 10:00AM OR 2:00PM.
- Evening Storytime (ages birth – 5 years) takes place at the Tusky Branch on select Thursdays at 6:00PM: September 11th, October 2nd, November 13th, and December 11th.
- Toddler/Pre-K Saturday Storytime (ages 2-5 years) takes place at the Main Library on select Saturdays at 11:00AM: September 13th, October 18th, November 8th.
To register for Storytimes, visit the library’s online event calendar at tusclibrary.org or call the Main Library at 330-364-4474, Bolivar Branch at 330-874-2720, Strasburg Branch at 330-878-5711, Sugarcreek Branch at 330-852-2813, or Tusky Branch at 740-922-2748.