Children's Programs
Spring Storytime
Ages 2 to 6 years
Please sign-up for only one session.
Registration is required!
Wednesdays at 10:15 am
or
Fridays at 10:15 am
January 18 - May 11, 2012
There will be no Storytimes on April 4 and 6, 2012.
With the older children back in school, schedule some time with your preschooler.
Join the FUN at the library! You and your child will enjoy meeting new friends and learning to share ideas in a group setting.
Activities include:
- Colorful picture book stories and themes
- New Songs to share
- Color pages and small related crafts
- "Show and Tell".. children are encouraged to bring something to share.
Please sign-up for only one session.
Registration is required!
Tiny Tots
Ages 6 months to 24 months
Friday Mornings at 9:15 am
Tiny Tots will start on January 20 – May 11, 2012 .
There will be no Tiny Tots on April 6, 2012.
We will offer books, songs, finger plays and other activities chosen especially for Tiny Tots and their parents and/or caregivers.
Please indicate your interest by signing up at the Library or calling Brenda Francis at 588-2276.
Note: We need at least four families to commit to this group or it will be cancelled.
Family Programs
R.E.A.D.
(Reading Education Assistance Dogs) Program
Independent Readers - Grades K-5
Mondays Only, 3:30 - 4:30pm, January 9 - May 21, 2012
Time Slots Available! Sign-up Today!
The Spring Green Community Library proudly presents the R.E.A.D.
(Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program for Independent Readers - Grades K-5 in collaboration with Delta Society Pet Partners. R.E.A.D.
was launched by Intermountain Therapy Animals, a nonprofit organization, in 1999 as the first comprehensive literacy program built around the appealing idea of reading to dogs. Yes, a dog in the library! R.E.A.D.
utilizes registered therapy animals who have been trained and tested for health, safety, appropriate skills and temperament to help children improve reading and communication skills by employing a powerful method: reading to a dog! R.E.A.D.
dogs and their owner/handlers are registered volunteers who work as a team, going to schools, libraries and many other settings as reading companions for children. R.E.A.D.
dogs are attentive listeners who transform an environment creating a relaxed, no pressure atmosphere where a child’s fears are replaced by eager anticipation. The owner/handler, along with their dog, provides support while the child gets supervised reading practice to help build vocabulary, increase understanding of the materials and gain fluency as a reader.
Our R.E.A.D.
team volunteers, Jo Ann Holston and her dog, Molly (Golden Retriever), will be providing trained, supervised reading practice in the library. Each session will last approximately 15 minutes. Participants are encouraged to bring a book they are currently reading with them to the session or to come early and pick a book from the library for practice. Registration is required.
Please contact Brenda Francis, Children’s Librarian, with any questions at 588-2276.
Pat Scofield will be instruction this after-school art series with lessons including both visual observations and hands-on demonstrations.
This program is made possible with a grant from the Spring Green Art Fair.
"3-D Paper Sculptures"
Open to children ages 7-12
Space is limited to 15 participants
Registration is required.
"Heart Baskets"
Students will learn basic paper sculpture skills and paper weaving to create Valentine surprises!
Sign-up begins: Wednesday, January 18
Program Date: Wednesday, February 1
"Bird Mobiles"
Students will discuss the sculptor, Alexander Calder, and learn about mobiles and balance in this paper sculpture lesson!
Sign-up Begins: Wednesday, March 7
Program Date: Wednesday, March 21
"Origami Tulips"
Students will learn how to fold and manipulate paper into beautiful shapes!
Sign-up Begins: Wednesday, April 4
Program Date: Wednesday, April 18
"Free Flowing & Spatter Techniques-Leaf Designs"
"How to Make a Watercolor Wash-Paint & Paper Collage"
Winter Craft-"Quilling"
Patch Program
This program is for independent readers approximately ages 8 and up who are reading chapter books.
Read 5 different books per category, and earn a colorful patch. Earn five out of ten patches and you will receive a duffle bag donated by Land's End Sports.
There is no deadline, so read at your own pace. To learn more about this program call 608-588-2276 or come in and one of the staff members can help you out.
Volunteer Youth Program
Do you have some free time after school? Are you home schooled and looking for community projects to do? Would you like to try something different or new? Then the Youth Volunteer Program might be right for you!
Craft projects - Program Aid - Displays and Odd-n-Ends - If you are in grades 7-12 and are interested in sharing your time and talents or building your confidence and self-esteem, come into the library and pick-up an application or call Brenda Francis , Children's Librarian, at 588-2276, the first step is the hardest. Let curiosity carry you to the library!