Registration for Fall Story Times begins Wednesday, September 7th at 9:00 a.m. Call 335‑7549 or come to the library to register. Registration will remain open until Story Times are filled or through the first week of the Story Time session. Rochester residents may register their children; non‑residents must have a non‑resident card to be eligible. The programs are free. Story Times begin the week of September 19th and will run for six weeks. Ask at the desk or call 335-7549 for more information.
Toddler Time: Thursdays at 9:15 a.m.
Toddlers between 12 and 24 months and their parent or caregiver meet with a Librarian for 20 minutes of stories, songs and finger plays. Sorry, no siblings may attend this program. Parents are invited to stay for coffee in the Story Time Room after the program. Toys will be available for the toddlers to play with while the grown-ups get a chance to socialize.
Toddlers and Two’s: Wednesdays at 9:15
Children 18 months through 2 years old and parents or caregivers meet with a Librarian for 20 minutes of stories, songs and finger plays. Parents are invited to stay for coffee in the Story Time Room after the program. Toys will be available for the toddlers to play with while the grown-ups get a chance to socialize. Siblings may attend with the Librarian’s approval.
2‑3 year olds meet: Mondays at 10:00 a.m.
Children and parents or caregivers meet with a Librarian for 25 minutes of stories, games and a craft. Siblings may attend with the Librarian’s approval.
Family Story Time (2-4 year olds): meet: Tuesdays at 10:00 am.
Younger children attend with a parent, older children may attend independently with a Librarian for 30 minutes of stories, songs and a craft.
3‑4 year olds meet: Mondays at 11:00 a.m.
Children meet independently with a Librarian for 30 minutes of stories, songs and a craft.
4 year olds through kindergarteners meet: Tuesdays at 6 p.m.
Children meet independently with a Librarian for 45 minutes of stories, songs and a craft.
Persons with a disability requesting accommodations must call the Library prior to the event.
Story Time Information:
How do I sign up for Story Time?
You can either come in to the Children’s Room or you can call us (335-7549) to sign up for Story Time.
When can I sign up for Story Time?
Registration for Fall Story Times begins Wednesday, September 8th at 9:00 a.m..
Who can sign up for Story Time?
Story Times are open to resident children. Families who have purchased non-resident cards may also register their children for Story Time.
When do Story Times begin, and how long does this session last?
Fall Story Times begin the week of September 20th. Story Times will meet once a week for six weeks.
Which Story Time will be the best “fit” for my child?
Our goal is for each child in Story Time to have a fun Library experience. In deciding which Story Time to sign up for think about where your child will be happiest. If s/he would be happier going to a Story Time that you also attend, you will probably want to sign her/him up for a 2-3 year old Story Time or the Family Story Time. If your 4 year old is very active and gets a little “antsy”, s/he will probably be happier in the shorter and faster paced 3-4 Story Time, than the 4-K Story Time. If you still aren’t sure, please talk to us and we’ll try to help you find the perfect fit.
What happens if only a few children are signed up for a particular Story Time?
If less than five children are signed up for a particular Story Time, it will be cancelled (for that session) and the children will be accommodated in other Story Times for their age group.
Can siblings attend Story Times?
Depending on which Story Time your child is signed up for, siblings may or may not be able to attend.
• Toddler Time (12-24 month olds): No siblings.
• 2-3 year olds: Babies are fine, for other siblings please talk to Marie.
• 3-4’s and 4-K’s: These are independent Story Times, so siblings attending is not an issue. Family Story Time (for 2-4’s and a parent): Please talk to Marie.
Do Story Times cost anything?
Story Times, like all Library programs, are free to residents and non-resident card holders.
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