Central Library: 979-7151 ext 3

Our storytimes are designed for families. Please call to schedule a personalized storytime for your group.

Mother Goose Time (Walkers)

Mondays 10:00 am

For children under 2 who are walking.
No registration required.
A special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs for young children and an accompanying caregiver.
January 12 - March 9
Library closed: Mon, Jan 19 & Mon, Feb 16

Mother Goose Time (Prewalkers)

Mondays 11:00 am

For children under 2 who are NOT walking.
No registration required.
A special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs for young children and an accompanying caregiver.
January 12 - March 9
Library closed: Mon, Jan 19 & Mon, Feb 16

Storytime Stew

Wednesdays 11:00 am

For ages 5 and under with an accompanying adult.
No registration required.
Join us for a generous serving of stories, rhymes, songs, and fun especially designed for mixed ages. Our soup changes with the age of the ingredients (you) - come add your flavor to the pot.
January 14 - March 11

Toddler Time

Thursdays 10:00 am

For 2 year olds with an accompanying adult.
No registration required.
A fun-filled program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
January 15 - March 12

Preschool Power

Thursdays 11:30 am

For ages 3-5 ONLY without adults or younger siblings please.
No registration required.
A 30 minute program of stories, songs, and fun.
January 15 - March 12

Roy Makes a Car and You Can Too (THE BIG READ)

February 21, 2009
10:00 am

For ages 7 and under.
Registration is required and begins Sat, Feb 7.
Local author Mary Lyons will read her version of this tall tale collected by Zora Neale Hurston over 60 years ago. Ms. Lyons will sign and sell copies of her book at this event, and we will build our own spectacular cars just like Roy.

Storyteller Baba Jamal Koram (THE BIG READ)

March 01, 2009
2:00 pm

All ages.
Beloved former local Charlottesville resident, Baba Jamal Koram brings storytelling alive with the history, humor, music and lore of African and African-American cultures. He blends contemporary and traditional storytelling techniques with drumming, call and response, wit and wisdom.

Crozet Library: 823-4050

Tales for Twos

Thursdays 9:30 am

For ages 2-3 year olds & their parents.(Grandparents are welcome, too)
Registration is requested and begins on Mon, Jan 5.
This is an energetic program of nursery rhymes, songs, stories, and fingerplays.
Jan 22 - May 7

Alphabet Soup: A Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

For ages 3-5
Registration is requested and begins on Mon, Jan 5.
Enjoy a fun half-hour of stories, songs, flannelboard stories, fingerplays, and more. Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the stories with your child, or use the library to choose books or chat quietly with other parents.
Jan 22 - May 7

Storyteller Baba Jamal Koram (THE BIG READ)

February 28, 2009
2:00 pm

Pages: A Young Writer's Workshop (THE BIG READ)

March 05, 2009
3:15 pm

For grades 3 - 5.
This on-going writing group will spend the session focusing on Tall Tales, in honor of the work of Zora Neale Hurston.

Gordon Avenue Library: 296-5544

Drop-In Storytime

Saturdays 11:00 am

For all ages.
No registration necessary.
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and fun.
January 3 - March 21

Mother Goose Time (10am)

Mondays 10:00 am

For ages 6-24 months with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration is required and begins on Mon, Jan 12.
Two Sessions - Mondays at 10:00am and 11:00am
Please come to the session that best suits you and your baby's schedule. A special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs.
February 2 - March 23

Mother Goose Time (11am)

Mondays 11:00 am

For ages 6 - 24 months with an accompanying caregiver.
Registration is required and begins on Mon, Jan 12.
Two Sessions - Mondays at 10:00am and 11:00am
Please come to the session that best suits you and your baby's schedule. A special program of simple stories, rhymes, and songs.
February 2 - March 23

2's and 3's Together

Tuesdays 10:30 am

For ages 2-3 with an accompanying adult. No younger siblings, please.
Registration is required & begins on Mon, Jan 12.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, fingerplays, and simple crafts.
February 3 - March 24

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

For 3-5 year olds who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
Registration is required and begins on Mon, Jan 12.
February 5 - March 26

Drop-In Storytime

Saturdays 11:00 am

For all ages.
No registration necessary.
Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and fun.
April 25 - June 6

Greene Library: 985-5227

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

For ages 2-5, but siblings are welcome.
No registration required.
Feb 5 - Apr 30
Join us for songs, finger plays, books, and flannel board stories. Storytime concludes with a simple craft each week that your child can take home.

Louisa Library: 540 894-5853

Baby-Time

Thursdays 10:20 am

For ages 1 - 24 months.
Have ten minutes of fun with baby! Learn new things to do with your baby and meet other mothers and fathers.
canceled: Dec 17 - Feb 1

Preschool Storytime

Thursdays 10:30 am

For ages 3 - 5.
Join us for a fun time of stories, songs, and learning.
canceled: Dec 17 - Feb 1

Zoo Time

February 17, 2009
4:00 pm

For all ages.
Stories about our friends at the zoo. We will sing songs and read.

Bunnies

March 17, 2009
4:00 pm

For all ages.
Bunnies are hopping to the library for stories and a fuzzy craft.

Pets

April 21, 2009
4:00 pm

For all ages.
We will read stories about our special friends and talk about pet care.

Flowers

May 19, 2009
4:00 pm

For all ages.
While we wait for blooms to open come to the library and enjoy stories and plant something to add to your garden.

Nelson Memorial Library: 263-5904

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 am

For ages 3 - 5.
Jan 7 - May 27
Melissa Hutchinson, from the Wintergreen Nature Foundation, will bring us special stories and crafts on the following dates:

January 21: Trees
February 18: Groundhogs
March 18: Bats
April 15: Insects
May 20: Baby animals

Northside Library: 973-7893

MORNING STORYTIMES - WINTER SESSION REGISTRATION:
Registration by way of a LOTTERY SYSTEM is required. Registration cards for the lottery will be accepted from Mon, Dec 8 - Sun, Jan 4. Winter storytimes will begin Jan 21 and 22.

Two's and Three's Together: Wednesday session

Wednesdays 10:15 am

For ages 2-3 with an accompanying adult. (no younger siblings, please)
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
January 21 - March 1

Preschool Storytime: Wednesday session

Wednesdays 11:00 am

For ages 3-5 who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
January 21 - March 4

Preschool Storytime: Thursday session

Thursdays 10:15 am

For ages 3-5 who are ready to enjoy storytime on their own.
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
January 22 - March 5

Two's and Three's Together: Thursday session

Thursdays 11:00 am

For ages 2-3 with an accompanying adult. (no younger siblings, please)
A 30-minute program of stories, songs, and fingerplays.
January 22 - March 5

Made Into Movies

January 08, 2009
3:30 pm

For grades K & up.
All movies are rated G. Please call Northside for more information.

Mon, Dec 22, 3:30 pm. Dorothy and her dog Toto are whisked from Kansas into the magical land of Oz in this movie based on the book The Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum. Enjoy treats while watching. Information taken from . Registration is recommended and will begin on Mon, Dec 8.
Thurs, Jan 8, 4:00 pm. A young girl is saved from her wicked stepmother and stepsisters by her fairy godmother in this movie based on the fairytale Cinderella. Enjoy treats while watching. Registration is recommended and will begin on Thurs, Dec 18.

Colorful Cars (THE BIG READ)

March 05, 2009
4:00 pm

For 1st grade & up.
Registration is required and will begin on Feb 12.
Join us as we learn about Zora Neale Hurston's American Folklore and hear the story Roy Makes a Car. After the story, you can decorate your own matchbox car to keep. The library will provide the materials.

MORNING STORYTIMES - SPRING SESSION REGISTRATION:
Registration by way of a LOTTERY SYSTEM is required. Registration cards for the lottery will be accepted from Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 22. The lottery drawing will be held the week of Feb 22.

Scottsville Library: 286-3541

Toddler Time

Wednesdays 10:00 am

For toddlers with an accompanying adult.
An active caregiver program that encourages growth of motor and cognitive skills through one-on-one participation in songs, fingerplays, books, and movement activities.
January 7 - May 20

Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays 10:30 am

For 3 - 5 year olds.
A child centered program that encourages growth of motor and cognitive skills through individual participation in songs, fingerplays, books, and movement activities for the older preschooler ready to enjoy these activities on their own.
January 7 - May 20

Tween Book Club: new for '09

February 02, 2009
6:00 pm

For 10 - 12 year olds.
Join us for our first meeting Mon Feb 2. We'll have snacks and make our first book selections for the coming months. First Monday of each month from Feb - May.

Family Fun Time

February 28, 2009
11:00 am

Fun for the whole family.
Registration is required and begins 2 weeks before program dates.
Join us for a 45-minute program of seasonal stories and crafts.

Sat, Feb 28: Create Your Own Pocket Scarf. We'll create our own pocket scarves to stave off the cold winter winds. Simple sewing project for boys and girls ages 6 and up. We'll be collecting cool buttons so we can personalize our scarves to represent our inner style. Button donations accepted at the library until Friday February 27.
Sat, Mar 28: Bird Feeder Project. Join your friends at the Scottsville Library to create a bird feeder for your own back yard. We'll learn about the birds you may see at your feeder and read some bird stories. Then we'll share a sweet tweet with our friends. Ages 6 and up.
Sat, Apr 25: Earth Day Celebration. Don't let Earth Day pass you by. Plan to join us to plant some vibrant flowers to welcome spring and celebrate our earth home. We'll learn basic planting techniques and plant care. Fun for all ages!

Turn off the TV week: April 20 - 26

April 20, 2009

For all ages.
Pledge the number of hours you will replace your TV viewing with reading and receive a free gift book. Pick up your pledge sheet beginning April 13 and return it by May 11 to claim your prize.

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