December Agenda
Children are going to have two important visitors to the Atlantic Highlands Library this week and next, giving them the opportunity first to read, then to be read to! It is quite the December for the kids!
Specially trained therapy dogs will be at the Library today, Thursday, December 7 at 3:15 so children can practice their reading skills with attentive listeners. Even children who do not read yet are invited to come and show picture books to the very attentive canines.
Santa Claus will be at the First Avenue library the following Wednesday, Dec. 13 and again on Thursday, December 14 to read to children and wishing everyone a magical season.
The jolly gent, who loves to encourage children to read books about himself and his elves, will be at the library at 10.am. on December 13 and at 3:15 on Thursday to be sure to be able to see all the children.
All are invited to attend any of the reading sessions.
Children can also pick up a craft kit to make at home at the front desk of the library. On Thursday, December 21, at 3:15, illustrator David Udovic will be at the library to lead children five years of age and older in making a Snowman PopDown craft. The local illustrator will include drawing, coloring, and assembly skill assistance for all crafters.
Weekly story times continues in addition to the additional programs, with baby Storytime for ages 10 months to two years on Wednesdays December 6.13 and 20 at 9:30 a.m., and Toddler Storytime for two- and three-year-olds as well as their parent and caregiver invited to join at 10 a.m. the same Wednesdays.
Grades Kindergarten and older can enjoy after school story time from 3:15 to 3:35 on December 7, 14, and 21, a program that also includes a variety of activities and special guests. The pre-school reading program for ages 3 to 5 follows after school Storytime at 4:00 to 4:30.
