Fall Programming Preview

Books & Babies
Tuesdays from 10:00-10:20 a.m.
September 7, 14, 21
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16

Books & Babies is a lap-sit program designed to introduce children (6 months - 2 years of age) to language and early literacy. Babies sit with their caregiver and model the activities presented through simple finger plays, songs, stories and nursery rhymes. Registration is required.

Pre-School Story Time
Tuesdays from 10:30-11:00 a.m.
September 7, 14, 21
October 5, 12, 19, 26
November 2, 9, 16
Story time is directed at children ages 3-5 and includes books, songs, finger plays and crafts. Registration is required.

Toddler Tales
Wednesdays from 10:00-10:30 a.m.
September 8, 15, 22
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
The Toddler Tales program is a blend of Books & Babies and Pre-School Story Time activities. A variety of stories are combined with songs, rhymes, finger plays, crafts and free play. This program is appropriate for children ages 2-4 years old. Registration is required.

Upcoming Special Events:

October 21st @ 6:30 p.m.
Halloween Stories and Songs

December 2nd @ 6:30 p.m.
"Make Your Own Gingerbread House"

December 16th @ 6:30 p.m.
Santa Visits the Library!

Thank You for Supporting the 2010 Summer Reading Program!

Whew! It's been a busy summer! Many thanks to all of the children, teens, parents, volunteers and library staff who made this program so successful. We had excellent numbers this summer with 215 children registering for the summer reading program and over 1,700 people attending programs. Thank you for your support and keep on reading! Don't forget to visit the library this week and pick up your final prize(s)!

Also a huge "THANK YOU" to the following organizations and businesses who gave generously in support of the 2010 Summer Reading Program.

Applebees Restaurant
Byrne Dairy
Dollar General
Genesee Valley Council on the Arts
Geneseo Cinemas
Geneseo Rotary Club
Friends of Wadsworth Library
Minnehans Fun Center
Pizza Pauls
Subway
Swain Sports
Touch of Grayce
Wal-Mart

Musician and Puppeteer Tom Knight!

Thursday, August 12th
Afternoon show @ 2:00 p.m.
Evening show @ 6:30 p.m.

Join us for the final performance of the summer! We'll be celebrating with a living library of songs and skits related to books and reading. Ice cream will be served.

Come celebrate your reading success!

To learn more about Tom Knight click here

This production was supported in part by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds, awarded to the NY State library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services and also by the NY State Council on the Arts decentralization regrant program administered by the Genesee Valley Council of the Arts.

It's the Final Week of Summer Reading! August 9th - August 13th

Musical Monday @ 2:00 p.m.
Join us for an afternoon concert at the library with local musician Glenn McClure.

Sponsored by the NY State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program administered by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts.

Tuesday
Books & Babies @ 10:00 a.m.
Pre-School Story Time @ 10:30 a.m.
Camp Half Blood @ 1:00 p.m.

Wednesday
Toddler Tales @ 10:00 a.m.

Thursday - Summer Reading Finale!
Musician and Puppeteer Tom Knight
Afternoon Show @ 2:00 p.m.
Evening Show @ 6:30 p.m.

Sponsored in part by the NY State Council on the Arts Decentralization Regrant Program administered by the Genesee Valley Council on the Arts and in part by the Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds awarded to the NY State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Remember to READ, READ, READ and bring in your logs!