
Early
Literacy Programming
Library
Babies (Saturdays at 11:15
a.m.): Library
Babies is an early literacy program for infants (ages 6 mos.-24
mos.) and their caregivers. Attendees participate in a fifteen
minute formal program that includes songs, rhymes, finger
plays, bounces, and book sharing followed by a play time and
parents sharing. Connections made with other families during
library babies often turn into lasting friendships for both
children and adults. There is a participation limit of fifteen
families, so registration is recommended. Call the library
at 265-7230.
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Toddler
Story Time (Wednesdays
at 10:30 a.m., Saturdays at 10:15 a.m.):
Toddler Story Time, for children
ages 2-young 3's, is a story program designed for the active
nature of the two-year-old. Be prepared to help your child
follow the stories, do the fingerplays, and sing the songs.
Like Library Babies, the program is followed by playtime and
some chat time for adults.
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Early
Literacy Story Time (Fridays
at 10:30 a.m.): This
is a time
for preschoolers (ages 3 1/2-5) to have fun with books and
have a first 'school' experience. Geared for children preparing
for kindergarten, Early Literacy Story Time is based on the
American Library Association's early initiative, Every
Child Ready to Read. Expect a themed program with
picture books, songs and art activities. Parents are encouraged
to attend with their children, but may sit on the sidelines
while the children sit together in a group.
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Outreach
Youth
services at the Potsdam Public Library extend outside the
library to include partners such as Head Start and the Potsdam
Central School District. The library partners with the Potsdam
Kiwanis club and Seacomm Federal Credit Union to deliver new
books monthly to three local Head Start classrooms.

Michael
Weil, Potsdam Village Administrator and Kiwanian receives
thanks from Head Start for the Kiwanis Head Start book program.
Thanks also to partner Seacomm Rederal Credit Union! |
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Attention
Teachers:
Class
Visits:
Call the
library at (315) 265-7230 to schedule a visit for
your class.
Take a moment while planning
to attach a copy of your assignments. We'll be happy
to set aside books for your students to use.
Helpful
things to know:
• How
many sources do you require/ electronic or print?
• Style?
Citations? |
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