• Storytimes
• Mother Goose Time
• Peek-a-Boo Time
• Sleepyhead Storytime
• Animal Afternoon
• Noches en familia - Family Nights
• Timnath Family Storytime
• Spanish/English Outreach Storytime
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Storytimes
September 7 - December 17, 2010
No Storytime November 25, 2010 - Thanksgiving

Staff share their love of books and reinforce early literacy skills through age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays in a group setting and parents learn how to foster early literacy skills to prepare their children for learning to read.

Storytimes for Ages 2-3
Two- and three-year-olds (with a favorite adult) enjoy interactive stories songs and games that encourage their early literacy skills.

Council Tree Library
Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:35 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Harmony Library
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:35 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Main Library
Fridays, 10:35 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Storytimes for Ages 4 and up
Children ages 4 and up, who are ready for a group experience on their own, have fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills. Themes Fall 2010

Council Tree Library
Mondays and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m.

Harmony Library
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.

Main Library
Fridays, 10:30 a.m.

• All storytimes are free, open to the public, and no registration is required.
• Storytimes start promptly on schedule. Allow extra time for parking and getting nametags.
• Please honor age limits for each storytime. (Exceptions: Younger siblings are welcome at 2 & 3 year old storytimes. Older children are welcome at any of the storytimes.)
• Please refrain from bringing food and beverage into storytime.
• If children in your care become disruptive, please remove them until they are comfortable and ready to listen.
• For information on how home daycare groups may attend storytimes, please call 221-6680.

The Poudre River Public Library District will make reasonable accommodations for access to District services, programs, and activities and will make special communication arrangements for persons with disabilities. Please call 221-6680 for assistance.

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Mother Goose Time at Harmony Library

A special small-group program for infants through 24 months and their caring grownups. Age-appropriate books, rhymes, and songs are shared. 20 minutes. Mother Goose Time is scheduled in 4-week sessions on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. Register at Harmony Library or call 204-8404.

Fall 2010 Sessions:
September 13, 20, 27 (No session September 6 - Labor Day)
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22

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Peek-a-Boo Time
September 7 - December 15, 2010

A lively, interactive program full of songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and fun for all! For babies from birth to 24 months and their caring grownups. 20 minutes. No registration is required.

Main Library
Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Council Tree Library
Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

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Sleepyhead Storytime
September 9 - December 16, 2010

Wear your jammies and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Bring a friend and enjoy the fun. For families with children ages 3 and up.

Main Library
Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Generously funded by the Poudre River Friends of the Library.

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Animal Afternoon 2010
Join Larimer Animal People Partnership volunteers and their special story-loving critters. Enjoy good books and the opportunity to read to friendly animals. For children in grades K-5. 40-60 minutes. For more information call 221-6680.

Main Library
1st Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m.

September 5
October 3
November 7
December 5

Council Tree Library
2nd Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m.

August 8
September 12
October 10
November 14
December 12

Harmony Library
4th Sunday of the month at 3:00 p.m.

August 22
September 26
October 24
November 28
December 26

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NOCHES EN FAMILIA - Family Nights
¡Ven y disfruta un tiempo de cuentos, manualidades, canciones y películas en español!

Come and enjoy a time of stories, crafts, puppets, and songs in Spanish. Each month we will celebrate a special Latin-American holiday or tradition. It doesn't matter if you are a fluent speaker or are just interested in listening to the Spanish language and learning about the culture; this is the place for you! Noches en Familia is a free event for all ages.

Council Tree Library
1st Friday of the month 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

De Regreso a Clases / Back to School
Friday, August 6, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Heroes y Leyendas / Heroes and Legends
Friday, September 3, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Fiesta Latinamericana / Latin American Fiesta
Friday, October 1, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Día de los Muertos / Day of the Dead
Friday, November 5, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

Las Posadas / The Lodgings
Friday, December 3, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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Timnath Family Storytime
Timnath Town Hall at 4100 Main Street
Fridays at 10 a.m.

Families with children of all ages of children will enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and a short craft to take home. (45 minutes)

No Storytime December 24 or 31, 2010 Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve

Generously funded by the Poudre River Friends of the Library.

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Spanish/English Outreach Storytime
Outreach Spanish Storytime
Rincon de Cuentos
Harmony Mobile Homes Club House
2500 E. Harmony Road
Mondays, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Outreach English Storytimes
Teaching Tree Early Childhood Learning Center
424 Pine Street
First Monday of each month at 9:00, 9:30, and 10:00 a.m.

University Village Apartments
1700 West Plum
Second Monday of each month, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month @ your Library
Martina la cucarachita linda: Latino Stories and More
For generations, people have been enchanted by the story of Martina the Cockroach. Come and enjoy this bilingual puppet version of the famous Cuban folktale. All ages are welcome to this fun family event that includes songs and a craft!

Romero House @ Museo de las Tres Colonias
425 10th Street
Saturday, September 18
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Expect a special Annie appearance at this show!

Harmony Mobile Homes Club House
2500 E. Harmony Road
Monday, September 20
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Harmony Library
4616 S. Shields Street
Tuesday, September 21
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Council Tree Library
2733 Council Tree Avenue
Thursday, September 23
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Main Library*
201 Peterson Street
Saturday, September 25
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.

*Adults are welcome to stay after the performance at Main and learn how to make sugar skulls. The sugar skulls will be used for the Day of the Day celebration at Main Library on Saturday, October 30.