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Ridgway Public Library
329 Center Street, Ridgway, PA 15853 library_staff@ridgwaylibrary.org (814) 773-7573 |
CHILDREN'S STORY TIME DETAILS
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Program: In-person Story Time
When: Tuesday, Sept. 19 and Thursday, Sept. 28 Time: 11AM - 12PM Location: Children's Room About Story Time: Join Miss Mary for September story time that introduces your little ones to the library world! We'll discuss properly handling books, due dates, how to find books, the importance of reading, and how to inspire a lifelong love for literacy! No registration is required. Program: Virtual Story Time Time: 10AM Location: Posted on RPL's Facebook page About Story Time: Join Miss Tia for a virtual September story time from the comfort of your own home! Corresponding crafts for each virtual story time session will be put out the day of the virtual story time, and can be found in the library vestibule (accessible 24/7). Get one before they run out! |
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Story Times are offered virtually and in-person. Designed for kids aged birth through age 6, Story Times help introduce children (and their grown ups) to books and promote a lifelong love of reading through sensory exploration, art, movement, and play! Story Times feature stories, projects, and other early literacy activities designed to promote healthy social-emotional development, expand vocabulary, and grow your imagination! Remember – reading is important at every age and every stage of early childhood development!
All programs and events at the Ridgway Public Library are free unless otherwise noted.
All programs and events at the Ridgway Public Library are free unless otherwise noted.
Power Library resources are made possible in part by Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds from the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services and through Library Access Funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, Department of Education, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
FAQ - Children's Programs
Who is the children's Librarian at RPL? Miss Tia, who joined the RPL team in 2022!
1. What is Story Time?
We’ll discuss active listening, library manners, and read 1-2 books, with some movement and play involved. This program is ideal for children from birth through elementary school, but whether this program is a good fit for your child will ultimately depend on their own unique development.
Children who attend Storytime should be able to:
Please note: The Summer Reading Story Time will replace our regularly-scheduled story time in the months of June, July, and August.
2. What is the role of adults during Storytime?
All grown-ups and caregivers should plan on attending our youth programs with their child, regardless of which program they are attending or their child’s age. Even if your child is comfortable with unsupervised programs, they will benefit from seeing you actively participating with books and other readers in your community. Our youth programs are also designed to help caregivers learn more about fostering early literacy skills and encouraging a love of reading with their children.
3. What if my child screams (or cries or tantrums, etc.) during a program?
We all have bad days, children included. If you bring your child to a program and they aren’t having a good time or are having trouble staying engaged, feel free to take them outside to calm down or leave early for the day, no apologies or embarrassment necessary. We will always welcome our little readers back when they’re feeling up for a library adventure.
4. Is there a fee for attending any youth programs?
All our children and family programs are free unless otherwise indicated.
5. What is the Summer Reading Program?
Our Summer Reading Program is part of a national, collaborative campaign between public libraries designed to encourage reading during the summer months. For school-aged children, in particular, there is a risk of a so-called “summer-slide” in reading comprehension and literacy skills. Our Summer Reading Program is designed to keep children engaged in reading through the non-academic summer months through fun activities, challenges, events, and prizes.
For younger children and adults, our Summer Reading Program helps foster a love of reading through every stage of life. Further, by participating in a summer reading program as an adult reader, you help model good lifelong habits for younger learners. Check back in May for details about the 2024 Summer Reading Program!
1. What is Story Time?
We’ll discuss active listening, library manners, and read 1-2 books, with some movement and play involved. This program is ideal for children from birth through elementary school, but whether this program is a good fit for your child will ultimately depend on their own unique development.
Children who attend Storytime should be able to:
- Maintain attention for approximately 10 minutes.
- Repeat words or phrases.
- Follow simple instructions (“Lift your arms” or “take a deep breath”).
Please note: The Summer Reading Story Time will replace our regularly-scheduled story time in the months of June, July, and August.
2. What is the role of adults during Storytime?
All grown-ups and caregivers should plan on attending our youth programs with their child, regardless of which program they are attending or their child’s age. Even if your child is comfortable with unsupervised programs, they will benefit from seeing you actively participating with books and other readers in your community. Our youth programs are also designed to help caregivers learn more about fostering early literacy skills and encouraging a love of reading with their children.
3. What if my child screams (or cries or tantrums, etc.) during a program?
We all have bad days, children included. If you bring your child to a program and they aren’t having a good time or are having trouble staying engaged, feel free to take them outside to calm down or leave early for the day, no apologies or embarrassment necessary. We will always welcome our little readers back when they’re feeling up for a library adventure.
4. Is there a fee for attending any youth programs?
All our children and family programs are free unless otherwise indicated.
5. What is the Summer Reading Program?
Our Summer Reading Program is part of a national, collaborative campaign between public libraries designed to encourage reading during the summer months. For school-aged children, in particular, there is a risk of a so-called “summer-slide” in reading comprehension and literacy skills. Our Summer Reading Program is designed to keep children engaged in reading through the non-academic summer months through fun activities, challenges, events, and prizes.
For younger children and adults, our Summer Reading Program helps foster a love of reading through every stage of life. Further, by participating in a summer reading program as an adult reader, you help model good lifelong habits for younger learners. Check back in May for details about the 2024 Summer Reading Program!
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CONTACT INFORMATION
329 Center Street, Ridgway, Pennsylvania 15853 Email: library_staff@ridgwaylibrary.org Phone: (814) 773-7573 Fax: (814) 776-1093 |
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LIBRARY HOURS
Monday - Wednesday: 10:00AM - 6:00PM Thursday - Saturday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Closed Sundays and Holidays 
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