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Proposed Renovation and Expansion Plan
for the Boyden Library
A preliminary project plan for the Boyden Library renovation and expansion was recently submitted to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners as part of an application for a construction grant.
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Story Time Program Schedule
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Children who are two years and younger can participate in the Tuesday group, which meets at 11:00 a.m. Story time for just two- year- olds will meet on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Children must be accompanied to these programs by a parent or a caregiver who will participate with the youngsters. Activities include stories, songs, finger plays and movement activities.
Parents can register their three to five- year- old children in a story program, which meets on Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. or Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. Activities include stories, songs, finger plays, and a simple craft. Youngsters must be 3 by the first meeting.
Visit the Boyden Library Children’s Department or call 508-543-1246 to sign up. Parents are kindly asked to observe age appropriate levels due to space limitations. There is no charge to attend. |
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Tuesday groups:
(10: a.m. 3-5 yr. olds / 11 a.m 2 and under)
Wednesday Groups:
(1:30 p.m 3-5 yr. olds)
Thursday Groups:
(10:30 a.m. 2 year olds)
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Story Time for ages 3-5:
Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. / Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. (program time: about 40 min.) |
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- Story time is presented as an introduction to the pleasures of books and the library for children ages 3 to 5 years. We ask that youngsters be three years old on the first meeting of the session. Space is limited, so we ask everyone observe the age appropriate levels.
- Activities include stories, songs, finger plays, book time and simple crafts. The activities are designed to prepare children for the delightful wonders of reading and help bring books into the child's environment. Don't forget your library card!
- If the child does not require an adult's help in the story room, we ask the adult to wait within the library. When adults remain in the story room, we ask that you help us maintain a quiet environment by turning off cell phones and holding conversations after story time.
- Pre-registration is required to participate in a six-week session. If you have a change of plans, please contact the Children's Department as soon as possible. Walk-ins are welcome if the program isn't full. Please call ahead to determine if space is available. Children may be asked to register for every-other session if story time is in high demand. However, children may usually participate in a consecutive session by kindly waiting to sign up on the second day of registration.
- Please remember to arrive promptly for story time.
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Story Time for 2 and younger:
Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. for ages 2 and under / Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. for just 2-year-olds. (program time: about 30 min.) |
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- Story time is presented as an introduction to the pleasures of books and language for children who are 2 and younger. Please be sure your child is signed up for the appropriate program offered for their age. Space is limited.
- Each child must be accompanied by an adult to each session. Attending adults are asked to take part by singing songs, performing finger plays, and helping little ones focus on the activities. If a child is too distracted or begins to behave in a way that would disrupt others, adults are asked to please take the child out of the room, help him/her settle down, and return when the child is ready.
- Activities include finger plays, stories, songs, and movement activities. The activities are designed to help get books into a child's environment and present the library as a special place. Don't forget your library card!
- Pre-registration is required to participate in a six-week session. If you have a change of plans, please contact the Children's Department as soon as possible. Walk-ins are welcome if the program isn't full. Please call ahead to determine if space is available. Children may be asked to register for every-other session if story time is in high demand. However, children may usually participate in a consecutive session by kindly waiting to sign up on the second day of registration.
- Please remember to arrive promptly for story time.
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Weather note: Unless the library is closed due to bad weather, story time will be held as long as staff is available. You may call the Children's Department at 508.543.1246 to see if the library is open or if story time will be held on story days.
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