Childrens

Welcome to the

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

Library Hours : Monday -Thursday 9 to 9 and Friday & Saturday 9 to 5

Services

Special Events & Programs
Preschoolers Storytime
MOTHER GOOSE TIME (Lapsit) for 0-30 months
Children's Picture Page

Welcome to the Children’s Department!
A spot that will amaze and amuse, enrich and educate, relax and rejuvenate, and where the world awaits. The Children’s Department promises all this and more. Please join the Children’s Department for some festive and fun activities! For example, we offer pre-school storytimes, Mother Goose time for babies, programs 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.

Welcome to the Children’s Department!

A spot that will amaze and amuse, enrich and educate, relax and rejuvenate, and where the world awaits.

The Children’s Department promises all this and more. Please join the Children’s Department for some festive and fun activities!

For example, we offer pre-school storytimes, Mother Goose time for babies, programs 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.

Information and Reference Professional staff available 8 hours a day
	To help the children find answers to their most pressing questions,
	To recommend reading materials to suit the interests and reading level of the child,
	To assist parents and caregivers in their search for appropriate materials for the benefit of the children under their care.

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	VHS and DVD videos with G 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, including:
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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Fall 2008 Wee Read Stories Preschool Storytimes

Registration:	Storytime is currently underway, but space is still available. For information about signing up, stop by the Children's Desk or call 873-6281.
Sessions Begin:	Tuesday, September 23rd and Wednesday, September 24th
Days:	Tuesday and Wednesday mornings
Times:	9:30 to 10:00 am for 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 year olds 10:30 to 11:00 am for 3-1/2 to school age
Parents/caregivers are asked to stay with the children and join the fun!
We do not expect perfect behavior, but we do ask that if a child is unusually disruptive, please take him/her out until ready to come back, or try again the next week.
Also, as a courtesy to all, please arrive on time.

Wee Read Story Schedule
November 4th and 5th	Elephant Extravaganza!
November 11th and 12th	Let’s Get Moving
November 18th and 19th	Hi Ho Hats
November 25th and 26th	I’m Thankful for Parents!

All Programs listed in this section are no cost.
If you need special accommodations to attend these programs, please call 873-6281.

SPECIAL EVENTS

CRAFTY HOLIDAZE

Saturday, December 20th

1:30 to 2:45 p.m.

Ages 4 and up

Need some ideas for this holiday season? Well come to the Library for an afternoon of crafting and creating those special gifts or cards for your loved ones. All materials will be available; you just need to bring your own imagination and good will to make a happy memory for someone you love.

MOVIE MAGIC

Need a break? Come to the Library for these free movies with refreshments!
(Sponsored by the Stoughton Optimists!)

November 20th		“Nancy Drew” (Rated PG; @ 99 min.)
3:30-5:00 p.m.		This is the 2007 film remake featuring the famous girl detective, Nancy Drew starring Emma Roberts. Small-town Nancy experiences culture shock when her fathers’ job requires them to temporarily move to Hollywood. Promising her father to be a normal teen, Nancy tries to resist the urge to delve into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the death of the famous actress who once lived in their California home. Despite her promise, Nancy ……
December 18th		“The Polar Express” (Rated G: @ 99 min.)
3:30-5:00 p.m.		Animated 2004 version of the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg, starring Tom Hanks. When a doubting young boy takes an extraordinary train ride to the North Pole, he embarks on a journey of self-discovery that shows him that the wonder of life never fades for those who believe.

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The Stoughton Public Library is a member of the South Central Library System.
This page was updated November 20, 2008