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Storytimes

March Storytimes and STEAM Squad begin the week of May 2!
Read on for more information.

Books & Babies

Age: Birth-23 months
In Person Storytime. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 20 minute program that combines short rhymes, songs, fingerplays, movement activities and books
to introduce children to the wonder of language. Registration is required for each monthly series; sessions are limited to 15 participants.

Harris Branch

Tuesday Mornings:
Canceled

Mishawaka Library

Wednesday Mornings:
10:15-10:45 a.m.
May 4, 11, 18 & 25

Bittersweet Branch

Thursday Mornings:
10:15-10:45 a.m.
May 5, 12, 19 & 26

  • Week 1: Space

  • Week 2: The Sea

  • Week 3: Family

  • Week 4: Music

Toddler Time

Ages: 2 & 3
In Person Storytime. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Toddler Time is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and take-home crafts provide an enjoyable group experience.
Registration is required for each monthly series; sessions are limited to 30 participants.

Harris Branch

Tuesday Mornings:
Canceled

Mishawaka Library

Wednesday Mornings:
11-11:30 a.m.
May 4, 11, 18 & 25

Bittersweet Branch

Thursday Mornings:
11-11:30 a.m.
May 5, 12, 19 & 26

  • Week 1: The Moon

  • Week 2: In the Garden

  • Week 3: Apples and Bananas

  • Week 4: Turtles

Preschool Pals

Ages: 4 & 5
In Person Storytime. Caregivers must remain in the library.

Preschool Pals is a structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and take-home crafts are used to increase early literacy skills and kindergarten readiness. Children are encouraged to interact socially with other children and attend sessions independently.
Registration is required for each monthly series; sessions are limited to 30 participants.

Harris Branch

Tuesday Mornings:
Canceled

Mishawaka Library

Wednesday Mornings:
10:15-10:45 a.m.
May 4, 11, 18 & 25

Bittersweet Branch

Thursday Mornings:
10:15-10:45 a.m.
May 5, 12, 19 & 26

  • Week 1: Space

  • Week 2: Ducks

  • Week 3: Colors

  • Week 4: Construction


Li'l Zoomers Storytime

Ages: Birth-5

Join us weekly for stories, songs and a craft live on Zoom. The themes/crafts offered for this program are the same as our in-person Toddler Time sessions.
Registration is required for each monthly series.

Live on Zoom

Monday Mornings:
10:15-10:45 a.m.
May 2, 9, 16 & 23

STEAM Squad

Ages 6-11

Too old for storytime? Literacy experiences can be found everywhere...including STEAM SQUAD! During this 40 minute session, children will explore hands-on projects that incorporate multiple STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) skills. Children are encouraged to interact socially with other children and attend sessions independently. Caregivers must remain in the library. Registration is required for each monthly series; sessions are limited to 30 participants.

Harris Branch

Tuesday Mornings:
Canceled

Mishawaka Library

Wednesday Mornings:
11-11:40 a.m.
May 4, 11, 18 & 25

Bittersweet Branch

Thursday Mornings:
11-11:40 a.m.
May 5, 12, 19 & 26

 

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