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The children’s area is always bustling with activity. It is a fun place to check out the latest books, play a game on the computer, work on homework, or visit with friends. Stop in and check out what is going on. |
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Story Time Schedule
Story time is an excellent program that is offered weekly here at the Laurel County Public Library. With a variety of times to join us there is sure to be a convenient time for you!
Tuesday
11:00am - Preschool (Main Branch)
6:00pm - Elementary (Main Branch) Wednesday
10:00am - Babygarten (Main Branch)
11:00am - Preschool (Main Branch) 4:00pm - Elementary (North Branch) Thursday
11:30am - Preschool (South Branch)
4:00pm - Elementary (Main Branch) Saturday
11:00am - Elementary (Main Branch) |
 Infants and their caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs, and books. They will also get a chance to make fun projects, such as a homemade toy or baby book item that will demonstrate the babies' developmental milestones. The activities will emphasize the most effective way for parents to read to their babies. The class will conclude with a free play period.
Wednesday
10:00am - Main Branch
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Children's Area
It’s not just books our library houses. In our children’s area we have many other fun activities to do. You can put on your very own puppet show with your friends, play with our wooden train tracks, or sail the seven seas with our pirate ship of imagination, and much more. The main location of the library is not the only place with fun activities. The South branch and Olde Town locations are equipped with toys and activities to enjoy as well. Click here for a tour of our other locations. |
TumbleBookLibrary
TumbleBookLibrary is an online collection of animated, talking picture books which teach young children the joys of reading in a format they'll love. By adding animation, sound, music and narration to existing picture books, TumbleBooks produces an electronic picture book which you can read, or have read to you. |
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| For Parents
It's very important as parents to help your child learn to enjoy reading. Listed below are some helpful links to websites that will help you get more involved with your child & give you the tools to make reading more exciting for them.
This is the nation’s largest children’s literacy organization. It is an excellent resource for parents, educators, and children.
This website provides parents with many resources on encouraging children to read. It includes articles and “best of” lists.
Born Learning is a website that gives parents ideas of how to use everyday experiences as teaching tools.
Guys Read is a web-based literacy program to help boys find things they will enjoy reading. |
Storyline Online
This great website features famous actors & celebreties reading children's books aloud. This interactive video streaming website offers users the ability to follow along in the book on screen. Along with the narrated book there are a number of fun activities & lessons that can be done that relates directly back to the story just read. Don't waste another minute click here to start enjoying Storyline Online today! |
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