STORYTIME PROGRAMS
Preschool Storytime (3-5)
(30 minute sessions)
Mon - 6:30 pm
Tues - 10:00 am
Wed - 10:00 am *
Thurs - 10:00 am
*Please note we are no longer offering Wednesday afternoon storytime sessions due to minimal participation.
Tummy Time (Birth-3)
(30 minute sessions)
2nd & 4th Mon - 10:00 a.m.
2nd & 4th Wed - 6:30 p.m
Youth Services Miss Tami's Blog The Snakeman!
Wednesday is the day for the return of Gary Liesen, the Snakeman. We will have shows at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Gary is the owner/op
erator of The Snakeman Snake Shop in Quincy, Illinois. He knows alot about snakes and will share not only the information but have with him some of the different species. There will be time for questions and also the opportunity to touch the snakes at the end of the program if you want. It is a great program – so make plans to join us for one of the sessions!
GREAT WEBSITES FOR KIDS
Book Wink - http://www.bookwink.com
Need to find a good book? Visit this website to see video booktalks on a variety of themes for kids in third grade through eighth grade. QuickTime is needed to view the videos.
Dogo News - http://www.dogonews.com/
DOGO News has short format articles for kids on current events, science, sports and more plus lots of pictures, videos and an interactive map!
Game Goo: Learning that Sticks - http://www.earobics.com/gamegoo/gooey.html
Fun, stick-with-you educational games that help develop early reading skills identified as importnat language arts building.
Guys Read - www.guysread.com
A web-based literacy program for boys. Our mission is to help boys become self-motivated, lifelong readers.
Make Beliefs Comix - http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Comix/
Make your own comics online with this online comic generator from author Bill Zimmerman.