YOUTH PROGRAMS Winter Story Time December 1 - March 6
DEC-FEB 2014/2015
Books in 30 Days” for babies, toddlers and preschool-
Blind Date with a Book
aged children and one book a week for elementary,
February 9th-14th
Winter Reading Program “Snuggle up with a book” this Winter with our Winter Reading Program. We are excited to bring back “30
middle, and high schoolers. Visit the library each week for a prize book! At the end of February, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet or Nabi. See inside for the Winter Reading form to record your books
Appomattox Regional Library System
Come in during the week of Valentine’s Day for a date you will not forget! The best part is you don’t have to pay for it and we have plenty of options...
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library
we mean books! Read each book’s dating profile and choose your perfect match. Once you have finished, complete the “Rate your Date” card and let us know if it was
Early Literacy Classes for Families featuring Rhonda Lee, Literacy Specialist
a “dud” or a “stud”.
Early literacy is everything a child knows about reading and writing before he or she can read or write. Developing these skills will help your child become a strong, independent reader. It is never too early to start!
and other special adults to read aloud to children. Activities in story time
Volunteer Orientation
promote brain and language development for children from birth to age 5. At story time, children and caregivers are introduced to six early literacy skills that are essential for learning to read including print motivation, narrative skills, phonological awareness, vocabulary, letter knowledge, and print awareness. Please join us! No registration is required.
Join Ms. Lee, an Early Literacy specialist, after select Story Time sessions at the Hopewell and Prince George libraries to learn ways to encourage early literacy skills in your children. Parents and caregivers will receive
Monday - Hopewell - 10:30am (No Story Time January 19th, February 16th)
helpful tips and tricks as well as easy, inexpensive ways
Tuesday - Rohoic - 7:00pm
to help your child develop valuable skills and love
Wednesday - Dinwiddie - 10:30am
reading!
Thursday - Prince George - 10:30am, **NEW TIME Disputanta - 4:00pm** Friday - Carson - 10:30am Saturday- Prince George- 10:30am
Tweens & Teens (Grades 6-12)
Story time programs aim to instill a love of reading by encouraging parents
Print and Word Awareness Monday, February 9th - after the 10:30
January 10th Teens interested in volunteering at the library can learn more at the Teen Volunteer Orientation, January 10, 10:30 a.m. at the Prince George Library. Please submit your application in advance. Applications are available on our website at www.arls.org. Please call the Volunteer Coordinator at 804-458-6329 extension 2001 or email jrowley@arls.org for more information.”
Enjoy video, music & audiobooks on your PC, tablet, or phone...
Winter Reading Program
Story Time session at Hopewell **No Story Time from December 12th to January 11th** See below for “All Aboard the Polar Express” Story Time
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Thursday, February 12th - after the 10:30 Story Time session at Prince George
“All Aboard the Polar Express” Story Time December 15th-20th during regular Story Time schedule This special family story time is sure to get everyone in the Holiday spirit. We will be sharing the story of The Polar Express and other holiday
“Snuggle up with a book” this Winter with our Winter Reading Program.
favorites. Families are welcomed to come in their pajamas and enjoy milk
Elementary, middle, and high schoolers are invited toread one book
and cookies. We will also have a fun craft for the kids to enjoy.
per week, record it on the Winter Reading Program form inside this
Come and help us celebrate the season!
program, and visit the library each week for a prize book! At the end of February, turn in your completed form for a chance to win a Galaxy Tablet.
...with only your ARLS library card!
ARLS 2015 Winter Reading Program