Grab & Go Activity Kits / Storytimes

Stop in every month for a fun, crafty activity for all ages! Grab & Go bags are ready for pick up on the first of every month at the Children’s Help Desk. Available while supplies last. No registration required. KITS FOR PRESCHOOL September Paper Bag Princess Puppet October Feed the Monster November Dinovember December Paper Bag Snowman Puppet

KITS FOR SCHOOL AGE September October November December Shadow Collage Van Gogh Sunflowers Paper Strips Ornament Winter Dot Painting

Storytimes

Registration Not Required for Storytimes unless noted otherwise.

Toddler Time Ages: 18 – 35 months M, Sept. 12 – Dec. 12 9:30 & 10:30 a.m. These 20-minute programs feature short stories, songs, and movement activities for children ages 18 to 35 months with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must. Baby Rhyme Time Ages: 0 – 18 months T, Sept. 13 – Dec. 13 10:30 a.m. Children ages birth to 18 months and a favorite adult will learn songs and action rhymes. This interactive program gives your child the opportunity to hear diverse vocabulary while you get to know other families. A 15-minute social time with toys and your friends will follow the sessions. Adult participation is a must.

Preschool Storytime Ages: 3 – 6 yrs. W, Sept. 14 – Dec. 14 10:30 a.m. Stories, sing-alongs, movement activities, and lots of fun—recommended for children ages 3 through 6 with a favorite adult. Adult participation is a must.

Evening Preschool Explorers Ages: 3 – 6 yrs. Registration Required Th, Sept. 22, Oct. 20, Nov. 17, & Dec. 15 6 p.m. Visit the library once a month in the evening to enjoy stories, themed activity stations, and plenty of playtime.

Know Your Community Storytime Ages: All Ages Th, Oct. 6, Nov. 3, & Dec. 1 10 a.m. Enjoy a free storytime with library staff and discover new places in your city! Adult participation is a must. STORYTIME LOCATIONS Oct. 6 Bee Branch Greenway, 22 St. & Prince St. Nov. 3 Hotel Julien, 200 Main St. Dec. 1 Dbq Museum of Art, 701 Locust St.

StoryWalk®

Youth Resources

22nd Street Bee Branch Creek Greenway September “I Love Me!” by LaRonda Gardner Middlemiss October “Boo Stew” by Donna L. Washington November “When We Are Kind” by Monique Gray Smith December “Little Penguin Gets the Hiccups” by Tadgh Bentley

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens September “Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn” by Kenard Pak A StoryWalk® is an outdoor reading experience that displays pages of a book along a path or trail; it combines the joy of reading with all the benefits of being active outside. StoryWalk® locations will feature a new story each month.

1,000 Books before Kindergarten This free reading program encourages families and caregivers to read 1,000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Reading together helps develop important prereading skills that provide a solid foundation for school and learning success. Register anytime at the Children’s Help Desk to receive your packet. ABCmouse.com The ABCmouse.com Early Learning Academy is available on public computers in the Children’s Department. This free preschool and kindergarten resource features games, books, songs, and more. BrainFuse HelpNow® Brainfuse HelpNow is an all-in-one suite of online tutoring services designed for a wide range of academic needs—whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. Access at the library or login with your Dubuque resident library card from home. Tutors are available daily from 2 – 11 p.m. TumbleBooks The TumbleBook Library is an online collection of animated; talking picture books that help teach children the joys of reading in a format they will love. You’ll also find read-along books, language learning books, and educational games and puzzles. Access to this resource is open to all, no library card required. World Book Online World Book has been the trusted encyclopedia of school and public libraries for decades. World Book Online contains thousands of informational articles with stunning illustrations, videos, interactive maps, research help, and activities. Explore easy-to-understand encyclopedia articles as well as links to related websites and magazine articles for students of all ages. Access at the library or login from home using your Dubuque resident library card.