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South Children's provides a
variety of weekly and monthly programs designed to promote literacy and a
love of the library. For more information about any of these programs,
please call the South Children’s
reference desk at 936-442-7727 extension 363.
Weekly Programs*
 Mother Goose Time
Amazingly, children begin the path to literacy from birth. Parents can
promote literacy at this early age through book sharing, singing songs,
talking, and naming objects. To this end, South Children's is pleased to
present Mother Goose Time for babies aged 0 to 18 months. Miss Marianne will
lead parents and caregivers through approximately 20 minutes of songs,
rhymes, and finger plays with their babies, then provide time for these
beginning learners to explore board books and simple toys.
Age: Birth to 18 months
Time: Tuesdays at 11:00AM
Location: Children’s Activity Room
Toddler Storytime
We love sharing stories with toddlers! Join us for 30 minutes of stories,
songs, flannel boards, and fingerplays. Toddler storytime is designed for
children aged 18 months to 3 years, and children must attend toddler
storytime with a parent or caregiver. Please, no strollers are allowed in
the storytime room.
Age: 18 months to 3 years
Time: Monday and Wednesday at
10:00AM
Location: Children’s Activity Room
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Preschool Storytime
We’re waiting for you at preschool storytime! Listen to stories, sing songs,
and learn fun, new fingerplays. This 30-minute storytime is designed for
children aged 3 years to 6 years. Children may attend preschool storytime by
themselves, but a parent or guardian must remain in the library during
storytime.
Age: 3 years to 6 years
Time: Tuesday at 10:00AM and
Wednesday at 11:00AM
Location: Children’s Activity Room
*Weekly programs are held during the school year only. This spring, the
weekly programs will begin the week of January 7th and conclude on May 14th.
Weekly programs are not held during the summer, Thanksgiving week, Spring
Break, or Winter Break. When in doubt call the Children’s Reference Desk at
936-442-7727 ext 363.
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Monthly Programs
 Read with the Dogs
This unique program is designed to encourage children to read. During this
activity, children read to specially trained therapy dogs. Children who read
6 books to a dog receive a free book! This activity is provided by
Montgomery Pet Partners.
Age: 4 to 12 years
Time: 10:00AM to 12:00PM
Dates: January 12th
February 9th
March 8th
April 12th
May 10th
Location: Children’s Activity Room
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Arts and Crafts
Here's a chance to let your creative side show! Join us the second Wednesday
of each month at 3:30PM for a fun after-school arts and crafts project.
Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to attend. Projects
vary in skill level, so parents with children in early elementary grades are
encouraged to attend and assist.
Age: K through 5th grade
Time: 3:30PM to 4:30PM
Dates: January 9th
February 13th
March 12th
April 9th
May 14th
Location: Children’s Activity Room
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Tween Scene
You’re too old for storytime, but not quite old enough for the teen programs
– what’s there to do at the library when you’re stuck in between? Be part of
the Tween Scene! The last Monday of every month we host a little something
special just for you tweens out there. If you’re 9 to 12 years old and
looking for something cool to do, come join us at “The Scene”!
To help us plan, please sign up for each Tween Scene event by either
visiting or calling the South Children's reference desk (936-442-7727 ext
363).
Age: 9 to 12 years
Time: 4:30PM to 5:30PM
Dates: December 17th – Fleece Pillow Craft – they make great Christmas
gifts!
January 28th - Origami Class (20-tween limit – sign up early!)
February 25th - Murder Mystery Party. Whodunit?!
March 31st - Tie Dyed Bandana Craft
April 28th – Hand-on Workshop with Mad Science (25-tween limit – sign up
early!)
May 27th - School Out! Celebrate the summer with a pizza and Dance Dance
Revolution party!
Location: Large Meeting Room
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Tween Book Club
At each meeting Tweens aged 9 through 12 will get to discuss that month’s
book with each other, the Children’s Librarian, and the YA Librarian. The
first 12 tweens to sign up get a free copy of that month’s book. Call or
sign up at the 1st Floor Children’s Desk.
Age: 9 to 12 years
Time: 5:00PM to 6:00PM
Dates: January 10th
February 14th
March 13th
April 10th
May 8th
Book: Call the Children’s Reference Desk to find out the current month’s
book.
Location: Children’s Activity Room
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