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304 S. Fourth St., Stoughton, WI 53589
608-873-6281


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Welcome to the Children’s Department!
 

A spot that will amaze and amuse, enrich and educate, relax and rejuvenate, a place where the world awaits. The Children’s Department at the Stoughton Public Library promises all this and more.

Please join us for some of these fun and festivectivities! We offer pre-school storytimes, Mother Goose time for babies (also known as the Lapsit Programs), special events for all ages, as well as professional performers during the Summer Library Program. Stop by the Children’s Department to check out the new books and other materials just for you.

 

 
Materials and Services
 
  • Computers networked with the Stoughton Area School District
  • Read-a-long books and tapes
 
  • Board books
  • Computer Software
 
  • Picture books
  • Children’s magazines
 
  • Early Readers and series books
  • Juvenile VHS and DVD videos with G rating and a new collection of "Family Viewing" DVDS with a PG rating
 
  • Juvenile fiction
  • Books on cassette or CD
 
  • Non-fiction with different reading levels per subject area
  • Music CD’s including popular children’s performers, lullabies, movement and educational CD’s
 
  • Bilingual books

     

 
Programming
The Children’s Department offers programming for children
ages 0 to 12 years old and their families.


Check out our regularly scheduled storytimes and children's programing:
  • Wee Read Stories & More : Story times for children ages 2 ½ to 5-6 years old. Two eight-week sessions in spring and fall. Registration required.
  • Mother Goose Time : Infant/Toddler programs for babies from 0 to 30 months. Three sessions in spring and three in fall. Registration requested.
  • Family Enrichment Programs : Four general programs offered each spring and fall.
  • Summer Library Reading Program : For all children, readers and non-readers, designed to encourage leisure reading over the summer break.
  • Class visits : We’re available for visitations from classes, preschools and daycares. Special tours and/or story times must be scheduled in advance.

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2012 & 2013
Programs & Story Times
Totally Toddlers

Fridays, January 25 – April 12 at 9:30 am

Storytime for children ages 0-3 featuring shorter stories, lots of songs,
puppets, fingerplays and a short craft.

No registration is required.

Call the Children’s Room at 608-873-6281 for more information.

If you need special accommodations to attend these programs, please call the library as soon as possible.



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Preschool Storytime

Wednesdays, January 23 – April 10 at 10 am


Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their families, stories,
songs, puppets, crafts and more!

No registration required.

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Lego Club
Saturdays, February 9, March 9, April 13 at 10 am

Come and build a masterpiece with a variety of Legos.
The library will provide the Legos, all you need are the ideas!
No registration required.

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Come & Visit
with
Intergalactic Heroes, Villains, Scoundrels and More

Saturday, April 20 at 10am

Dress in costume and come enjoy intergalactic crafts, games and activities.

The 501st Legion will be here in full regalia,
so be sure to bring your camera to take pictures with your favorite characters.

You may even meet a droid in the library!

No registration is required.
For all ages.

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Family Evening Stories

Thursdays, January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18 at 6:30 pm

Storytime for children ages 0-5 and their families with stories, songs, puppets, crafts and more!
Come in your pajamas and make this program your bedtime story!
No registration required



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DVD Release Day Movie Events

Come to the library's movie screenings!
Watch the newest DVD releases of some of this season favorites.

Popcorn and Juice will be provided.

Specific details are available at the library.
Stop by and pick up a flyer today!


Saturday, March 9th 1 pm
Limited to 70 people.
The doors will open 10 minutes before the movie begins.

For decades, he has played the bad guy in a popular video game.
In a bold move, our main character embards on an action-packed adventure,
setting out to prove to everyone that he is a true hero with a big heart.


Time for a Spring Break Movie!
Monday, March 25 at 10 am
Charged with the duty of watching over the children of the world, this cast of characters are much beloved by children everywhere. These heros must band together to stop the villian.

Thess programs are sponsored by the Stoughton Optimist Club.
For more information, contact the Children’s Department at the library at 608-873-6281.
If you need special accommodations to attend these programs, please call the library as soon as possible.

 

 

 

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