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Four different story time hours in February at the local branch of the Monmouth County library offer parents and care givers the opportunity to spend half hour sessions with youngsters from ten months of age through five years of age.
February
In February, Baby Story time, geared especially for children up to two years of ages, gives caregivers time to socialize with other parents and cuddle their little ones while children’s librarian Lauren Garcia or special guests read stories, rhymes, and song alongs with fingerplays and other activities. These Story times are every Wednesday during February at 9:30 a.m. with no advance registration necessary.
Toddler Story times begin at 10:05 a.m., immediately following Baby Story time and are geared to two and three year olds; so some toddlers stay for both the Baby and Toddler activities which vary in each group.
After School
After school Story time is offered on Thursdays, Feb. 2,9,16 and 23 beginning at 3:15 p.m. when the library offers a variety of activities , often including special guests for programs geared to kindergarten age children and older.
A preschool program for ages three to five is also held every Thursday during February beginning at 4 p.m. and offering crafts, Story time and other activities for a half hour. Children and their caregivers are always encouraged to remain after the activities to select the books for take-home enjoyment.
Crafts
Take “N” Make crafts, craft kits that are primarily animal-oriented are also available each month, with two different crafts offered during the month. From Feb. 1 through Web. 14, the take home craft is Lovely Kitty Cat, and from Feb. 15 until the end of the month, Puppy Love is the special craft. Directions and themed reads for the program are available on the Kids page slideshow at www.monmouthcountylib.org.
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