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The Children's Room offers many types of programs for children starting at birth and continuing though 5th Grade. We offer three different storytimes as well as, crafts, storywalks, STEAM programs. Below we have outlined our programs based on age range. Don't forget to check out our programs and events for all ages as well.
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The Children's Room also offers other services and resources beyond programming to all of Greenwood County's children. Please check the main Children's Room webpage for links to resources such as Early Literacy Programs, parent and grandparent resources, digital materials, Developmental Disorders, and our YouTube Channel.
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Tiny Tot StoryTime In Person Program
When, Where, and Who:
The following Thursdays at 10:30 AM
Children's Story Room
Birth - 3 Year Olds
About:
Bring your baby or toddler to Tiny Tot Storytime! This short storytime runs about 15-20 mins. It's perfect for little ones who are learning to sit and listen to a story. We also incorporate beginning fingerplays and songs to strengthen hand/eye coordination, language, and motor skills.
Jump to: February StoryTimes
How to Register:
Registration is REQUIRED. Due to COVID, sign up will be limited to a small number of children and one caregiver per family. Masks are required for all adults and children 3 and over to attend these programs. Sign up at the Children's Desk in the Children's Room.
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StoryTime with Ms. Jody In Person Program
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About: Jump to: February StoryTimes , March StoryTimes , April StoryTimes
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Creativity Lab
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We are excited to introduce the Creativity Lab with Ms. Sabrina. This program has been created to engage our older elementary students in reading, art, and other STEAM areas. This program runs about 60 mins. and will focus on more advanced crafts, science expiriments, art projects, and writing skills. Come learn, play, and create some cool stuff!
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Furry Tales with the Humane Society of Greenwood
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Join Mr. Drake and Mr. John from the Greenwood County Humane Society for a dog lover's dream story time. Meet a local shelter dog looking for a great story and a fur-ever home.
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Wednesday, February 2 Come to the Children's Room for our first in house Furry Tales story time since 2020! Book: Black Dog by Levi Pinfold An enormous dog appears outside a family's home, and eveyone is terrified except the youngest member of the family. The child runs and plays with the dog, and by the end of the story something very exciting has happened. This story will leave readers smiling from ear to ear. |
Wednesday, March 2 Furry Tales continues with a visit from a furry friend from the Greenwood County Humane Society and our story time friends, Mr. Drake and Mr. John. Book: Madeline Finn and the Therapy Dog by Lisa Pap Madeline Finn takes her dog, Star, to take his test to become a therapy dog. Listeners will learn the many requirements and challenges of therapy dogs. |
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Wednesday, April 6 One of the happiest days at the Greenwood County Library is when our furry friend from the Greenwood County Humane Society comes to visit for an in person story time. Book: Lone Wolf by Sarah Kurpiel A Huskie that thinks he is a wolf. Fun times and laughs for all. |
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When, Where, and Who: The following weeks: 10 AM - 5PM
Main Library's Grounds
Birth - 5th Grade
Take a walk and read a book around the Library's grounds! After you finish, make sure to come inside to the Children's Room for a special surprise.
A story walk is an outdoor activity where pages of a children's book are displayed on signs throughout a path for children and their caregivers to read as they walk along a set path or trail. Bad Weather Since our signs are temporary, we will not set them up during rainy weather. If necessary, we will reschedule days as needed. |
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Monday, March 21 - Friday, March 25 Cool Beans by Jory Johns Everyone knows the cool beans. They’re sooooo cool. And then there’s the uncool has-bean . . . Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd—until one day the cool beans show him how it’s done. With equal measures of humor, wit, and charm, the #1 New York Times bestselling duo Jory John and Pete Oswald craft another incredible picture book, reminding us that it’s cooler to be kind. |
Monday, April 18 - Friday, April 22 The Earth Book by Todd Parr With his signature blend of playfulness and sensitiviy, Todd Parr explores the important, timely subject of environmental protection and conservation in this eco-friendly picture book. Featuing a circular die-cut Earth on the cover, and printed entirely with recycled materials and nontoxic soy inks, this book includes lots of easy, smart ideas on how we can all work together to make the Earth feel good - from planting a tree and using both sides of the paper, to saving energy and reusing old things in new ways. |
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Monday, May 16 - Friday, May 20 Bear Sees Colors by Karma Wilson Colors, colors everywhere! Can you find colors just like Bear? Karma Wilson’s playful text and Jane Chapman’s adorable illustrations creatively introduce colors to the youngest Bear fans, who will delight in discovering a rainbow of fun. |
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When, Where, and Who: About:Stop by the Children's Room and pick up a Make & Take kit each month. Kits are available while supplies last |
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Tuesday, February 1 - Monday, February 28 Paperbowl Birdfeeder Welcome back the birds to your backyard with a homemade bird feeder! |
Tuesday, March 1 - Thursday, March 31 Saint Patrick's Day Unicorn Bring some luck home with your every own unicorn! Make this darling craft with our simple craft kit. |
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Friday, April 1 - Saturday, April 30 Lollipop Bunnies They are cute. They are sweet, and they are delicious to eat! Make these precious Lollipop Bunnies to celebrate Easter and Spring this month! |
Sunday, May 1 - Tuesday, May 31 Cup and Ball Game Occupy your kids for days with this fun DIY Cup and Ball game kit. |
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Photo Release Notice:
Photos or videos may be taken at Library events and activities for Library use in promotion and publicity. Anyone not wanting to have their photo taken should notify Library staff at the time of the event or activity.
