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Storytimes

September Storytimes and STEAM Squad begin the week of September 4!
Read on for more information.

Books & Babies

Birth-23 Months
In Person Storytime. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

Books & Babies is a structured 30 minute program that combines books, short rhymes, songs, fingerplays and movement activities to introduce children to the wonder of language.
Registration is required.
Click on the location you wish to attend to be taken to the registration form.

Mishawaka Library

Wednesday Mornings:
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27

Bittersweet Branch

Thursday Mornings:
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28

  • Week 1: Books

  • Week 2: Food

  • Week 3: Movement

  • Week 4: Fall

Toddler Time

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

Toddler Time is structured 30 minute program in which books, story-related activities and take-home crafts provide an enjoyable group experience.
Registration is required.
Click on the location you wish to attend to be taken to the registration form.

Mishawaka Library

Wednesday Mornings:
11-11:30 a.m.
Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27

Bittersweet Branch

Thursday Mornings:
11-11:30 a.m.
Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28

  • Week 1: Farm

  • Week 2: Dinosaurs

  • Week 3: Fall

  • Week 4: Pumpkins

Preschool Pals

Ages 4-5
In Person Storytime. Children are encouraged to interact socially with other children and attend sessions independently. 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.
Registration is required.
Click on the location you wish to attend to be taken to the registration form.

Mishawaka Library

Wednesday Mornings:
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27

Bittersweet Branch

Thursday Mornings:
10:15-10:45 a.m.
Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28

  • Week 1: Owls

  • Week 2: Crazy Words

  • Week 3: Libraries

  • Week 4: Dogs

STEAM Squad

Ages 6-11

During this 30 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. Sessions are limited to 30 participants. Click on the location you wish to attend to be taken to the registration form.

Mishawaka Library

Wednesday Mornings:
11-11:30 a.m.
Sept. 6, 13, 20 & 27

Bittersweet Branch

Thursday Mornings:
 11-11:30 a.m.
Sept. 7, 14, 21 & 28

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