Programs

The Monroe Public Library supports the American Library Association’s early literacy initiative by providing age-appropriate programming for children as well as seasonal opportunities for families to enjoy being together at the library.

Why come to story time?  Through songs, stories, and rhymes, children develop motor skills and early math and reading literacy.  Story programs provide a chance for your child to learn to be part of a group and make new friends.  Story time is free, no registration is required, siblings are always welcome, and, best of all, story time is fun for both you and your child!

Baby Time Stories with Grandma Carol – For babies birth to 18 months with their care-givers.  1st – 4th Mondays at 9am.

Begin your baby’s road to reading with 15 minutes of songs, rhymes, and simple books in a program planned to stimulate the senses and build brain power.  15 minutes of loosely structured play time and visiting follows the program.

Toddler Time – For youngsters ages 18 months to 3 years with their care-givers.  1st- 4th Mondays at 9am.

Build vocabulary and early literacy skills with nursery and movement rhymes, songs, and stories.  20 minutes of story fun followed by a simple craft or activity and time for visiting with Toddler Time friends.

Stories & More for Preschoolers – For children age 3 – 5 with their care-givers.1st – 4th Thursdays at 10am.

More complex stories, songs, letters, and activities are presented for young listeners with a longer attention span.   Puppets and plays encourage children to participate in telling stories themselves.  30 minutes of Stories and More plus craft time to help develop fine motor skills.