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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: July StoryTimes
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StoryTime with Ms. Jody In Person Program
When, Where, and Who:
About: Jump to: July StoryTimes |
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Tween Quest
When, Where, and Who: Rising 4th - 8th Grade
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Join us for special activities designed for Upper Elementary and Middle School age tweens. Our YA Librarian, Ms. Jessica, and Ms. Sabrina from the Children's Room will be hosting a variety of games, competitions, and more!
Jump to: July
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| Jump to: | Furry Tales | StoryWalks | Make & Take Crafts |
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Summer Reading Perfomances and Special Events Check out our special programs for Summer Reading! Please note that the locations of these events are listed below. If you haven't heard about our Summer Reading Program, click here to learn more! |
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Furry Tales with the Humane Society of Greenwood
When, Where, and Who:
Join us 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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Tuesday, June 7 Come join us and the Greenwood County Humane Society for a Story Time with a special guest looking for its Fur-ever Home! Book: Roy Digs Dirt by David Shannon Woof! Meet Roy, an adorable white dog who is wild about digging, digging, digging in the dirt!
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Tuesday, July 12 Come join us and the Greenwood County Humane Society for a Story Time with a special guest looking for its Fur-ever Home! Book: Chi Chi the Rescue Dog - Never Give Up by Elizabeth Howell Never Give Up is the true story of Chi Chi, a Golden Retriever who is left abandoned and broken on the side of the road. She is rescued and brought to an animal hospital where the doctor must amputate Chi Chi's legs. Chi Chi is joyful even though she loses her legs, and she waits patiently for her forever family to adopt her. |
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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, June 13 - Friday, June 17 Duck and Goose Go To The Beach by Tad Hills Walk around outside the library and read a book together page-by-page. Don't forget to come inside and tell the Children's Librarians you read the book for a special prize! |
Monday, June 27 - Friday, July 1 Carolina's Story: Sea Turtles Get Sick Too! by Donna Rathmell Walk around outside the library and read a book together page-by-page. Don't forget to come inside and tell the Children's Librarians you read the book for a special prize! |
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Monday, July 11 - Friday, July 15 Shark in the Park! by Nick Sharratt Walk around outside the library and read a book together page-by-page. Don't forget to come inside and tell the Children's Librarians you read the book for a special prize! |
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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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Monday, June 6 - Saturday, June 11 Colorful Watercolor Seahorse Craft Kit Make your own paper seahorse using paints and cupcake liners! |
Monday, June 13 - Saturday, June 18 "Socktopus" Sock-Octopus Craft Kit Make a cute stuffed "socktopus" using a crew sock and stuffing! |
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Monday, June 20 - Saturday, June 25 Bubble Wrap Jellyfish Craft Kit Make your own jellyfish using paper plates and bubble wrap! |
Monday, June 27 - Saturday, July 2 Paper Turtle Craft Kit Use paper and a template to make your own 3D paper turtle! |
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Tuesday, July 5 - Saturday, July 9 Shark Puppet Craft Kit Use a shark cut out and a clothespin to make a shark puppet with a surprise inside!
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Monday, July 11 - Saturday, July 16 Handprint Fish Puppet Craft Kit Trace your hand on colorful paper and turn it into a fish puppet with colorful gems! |
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Monday, July 18 - Saturday, July 23 CD Suncatcher Craft Kit Make a suncatcher using CD's and gems! |
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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.
