Pre-school Programs
Important "Storytime" Announcement
"Storytime" has been designed to foster a love of reading in your children. With this mandate in mind, participation in Story time for ages 3 to 5 will be restricted to the participants only. The children will be under the supervision of a staff member during this period.
This restriction is meant to help develop your children's independence and allow the children to fully participate in this activity without distractions.
"Storytime" begins promptly at the scheduled time and late entry is not encouraged, as this disrupts the class in progress.
Parents and siblings are kindly reminded to wait in the library. Please feel free to gather in the Children's Area to visit. Thank You!
*All Pre-School Programs are FREE!
If you find yourself unable to attend registered classes, please let the instructor know so your spot can be given to a child on the waiting list.
Storytime! (Ages 3, 4 & 5)
Register in person or by calling 403-938-2220.
We will be looking for parent volunteers to assist in the class each week. Please let us know if you would be interested in volunteering at time of registration.
Fall Session: September - October 2010
Registration: Monday, August 30 at 10:00 AM
Monday session A: 10:30 – 11:15 am
Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, and 25
Monday session B: 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, and 25
Tuesday session: 10:30 – 11:15 am
Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, 19, and 26
Wednesday session: 1:00 – 1:45 pm
Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, and 27
*Be aware that the participants in this program must be comfortable attending on his/her own. They will be under library supervision for the duration of the program.
Toddler Time! (2 Year Olds)
This program is sponsored by Literacy For Life
Register in person or by calling 403-938-2220.
Fall Session: September - October 2010
Registration: Wednesday, September 1 at 10:00 AMMonday session: 1:15 – 1:45 pm
Sept 13, 20, 27, Oct 4, 18, and 25
Wednesday session: 10:30 - 11:00 am
Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 20, and 27
Children will enjoy and learn language through rhymes, finger plays, music, songs and simple stories. Caregivers are an important part of literacy building and are asked to stay with the children during the class. Siblings are also welcome to attend.
Family Fun! (Ages 1 - 3)
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers: bring your children ages 1, 2, and 3 to the library and participate with them in a half-hour of literacy-filled fun. We will read stories, learn rhymes, and sing songs that will get both our minds and bodies active.
Register in person or by calling 403-938-2220.
Fall Session: September - October 2010
Registration: Thursday, September 2 starting at 10:00 AMThursdays: 10:30 – 11:00 AM
Sept 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 21, and 29
Pyjama Tales
Snuggle into your jammies and bring mom and dad down to the library for a drop-in story time with Melissa who will read from the newest books in the library's children's collection as well as some of her favourite children's tales. No cost. No need to register.
Wednesdays: 6:30 - 7:00 pm
Sept 8, 22, Oct 6, 20, Nov 3 & 17
Rhythm & Rhyme for One Year Olds
Parents participate with their children in a 10-week song and rhyme program. This program is sponsored by the Literacy for Life Foundation. Partially funded by Alberta Advanced Education. No cost.
Have an older child? Consider registering him/her in the Wednesday afternoon session of "Storytime" while you and child attend "Rhythm & Rhyme". You must register for each program separately by phoning on each specified registration date.
Fall Session: September - December 2010
Registration: Please call the Literacy for Life office at 403-652-5090 on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 starting at 9 am to register or register online at www.litforlife.com.
Wednesdays: 1:00 – 1:30 PM
Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, 27, Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1
NEW!! Rhythm & Rhyme for Babies
Fall Session: September - December 2010
Registration: Please call the Literacy for Life office at 403-652-5090 on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 starting at 9 am to register or register online at www.litforlife.com.
Wednesdays: 2:00 – 2:30 PM
Sept 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 20, 27, Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1