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School's Out for Winter Break! Come and Visit the Library!
DINOSAURS — Who doesn't love dinosaurs!
Wednesday, February 20th at 3 PM
Lynne Belfiore of Elements Etc. will present Dinosaurs!
This an interactive family program.
She describes it this way:
• Basic information about dinosaurs to start with.
• Then listen to a what scientists believe a parasaurolophus sounded like.
• This program includes a wide range of activities for all ages: large puzzles, digging for dinosaur parts, and then constructing the dinosaur. Lots of hands on (replica eggs, teeth, claws). Story to follow presentation before activities.
Pre-registration is appreciated. Free.
TALES TO TAILS
Thursday, February 21st at 1:30 PM
Tales to Tails, Come Read With A Dog. Read or tell stories to one of these gentle animals from Therapy Dogs International Cape Cod. All Ages. Free.
MUSIC WITH DENYA
Friday, February 22nd at 11 AM
Inter-active, multi-cultural, and intergenerational fun. Sing, dance, play instruments, and enjoy each other's company. All are welcome. Free.
Watch the Calendar of Events for more opportunities for families and children!
School's Out for Winter Break! Come and Visit the Library!
DINOSAURS — Who doesn't love dinosaurs!
Wednesday, February 20th at 3 PM
Lynne Belfiore of Elements Etc. will present Dinosaurs!
This an interactive family program.
She describes it this way:
• Basic information about dinosaurs to start with.
• Then listen to a what scientists believe a parasaurolophus sounded like.
• This program includes a wide range of activities for all ages: large puzzles, digging for dinosaur parts, and then constructing the dinosaur. Lots of hands on (replica eggs, teeth, claws). Story to follow presentation before activities.
Pre-registration is appreciated. Free.
TALES TO TAILS
Thursday, February 21st at 1:30 PM
Tales to Tails, Come Read With A Dog. Read or tell stories to one of these gentle animals from Therapy Dogs International Cape Cod. All Ages. Free.
MUSIC WITH DENYA
Friday, February 22nd at 11 AM
Inter-active, multi-cultural, and intergenerational fun. Sing, dance, play instruments, and enjoy each other's company. All are welcome. Free.
Watch the Calendar of Events for more opportunities for families and children!
Music and Movement with Denya — Everyone is Welcome!
Denya LeVine is back with her multi-cultural, multi-generational Music and Movement program beginning on Friday, September 28th at 11 AM. The program runs through Friday, June 28th. She'll be here on the last Friday of the month at 11 AM. Bring the whole family and join the fun! Music and Movement is sponsored in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Denya LeVine is back with her multi-cultural, multi-generational Music and Movement program beginning on Friday, September 28th at 11 AM. The program runs through Friday, June 28th. She'll be here on the last Friday of the month at 11 AM. Bring the whole family and join the fun! Music and Movement is sponsored in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Story Time
This is an opportunity for parents and their little ones to come together for stories,
songs, and pre-literacy activities with time afterward for socializing and play. For
now this will only be happening at 11 AM on the second Friday of the month but I
am always open to adding more programs if there are people who want them. Stop i
in and discuss it with me!
This is an opportunity for parents and their little ones to come together for stories,
songs, and pre-literacy activities with time afterward for socializing and play. For
now this will only be happening at 11 AM on the second Friday of the month but I
am always open to adding more programs if there are people who want them. Stop i
in and discuss it with me!

The children's area offers so much:
Books, DVDs, and audiobooks for children of all ages.
Legos and a puppet theater.
Advice on age appropriate materials.
A great destination on a rainy day!

"80% of brain development happens
during the first three years of life.
Seize the opportunity."
Boston Basics uses technology to support and encourage intentional interactions with young children, including reading. The five Boston Basics principles can be accessed at no cost online and include a short culturally respectful video and tips for parents based on ages of their children, between birth and age three. Check out the website here.
Why Reading with Children Matters...
"Reading regularly with a caregiver improves young children's language development, early reading achievement, and school readiness. When adults read with young children and engage them in rich conversations, children develop larger vocabularies, learn to read more easily, and grow stronger emotionally." (Excerpt from NC Early Childhood Foundation, Institute for Child Success - NC Pathways to Grade-Level Reading. Click here for the full report "What Works for Third Grade Reading; New Resource Outlines Research-Based Policies, Practices and Programs.")