Kids Programs and Story Times
| New! Story times online! |
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Permission to
use this book has been granted by Robert Munsch. |
For more stories try Storyline
Online, supported by the Screen Actors
Guild Foundation
and read by SAG members.
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Ratatouille Tuesday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. Remy is a rat from the French countryside with big dreams of becoming a world-class chef. This movie has been rated G: General Audiences |
NOTE: Children's Programs are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm.
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Passport
Adventures: Day of the
Child/Day of the Book Parents and children are invited to the library to celebrate El día de los niños/El dis de los libros--- Children’s Day/Book Day. This celebration emphasizes the importance of promoting literacy for children of diverse cultural backgrounds. Activities may include bilingual stories, rhymes, songs and crafts. |
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| Columbus Public Library | Second Saturday | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mildred L. Terry Branch Library | Second Monday | 4:30 p.m. |
| North Columbus Branch Library | Second Saturday | 2:00 pm |
| South Columbus Branch Library | First Wednesday | 4:00 p.m. |
| Chattahoochee County Public Library | Third & Fourth Friday | 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. |
| Lumpkin Public Library | Second Tuesday | 4:00 p.m. |
| Marion County Public Library | Third Wednesday | 10:30 a.m. |
| Parks Memorial Public Library | First Friday | 5:00 p.m. |
| Quitman County Public Library | Fourth Monday | 5:00 p.m. |
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Children’s Book Adventures:
Spring Fling! |
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| Columbus Public Library | Fourth Saturday | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mildred L. Terry Branch Library | Third Monday | 4:30 a.m. |
| North Columbus Branch Library | Fourth Saturday | 2:00 p.m. |
| South Columbus Branch Library | Third Wednesday | 4:00 p.m. |
| Chattahoochee County Public Library | First and Second Friday | 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. |
| Lumpkin Public Library | Fourth Thursday | 4:00 p.m. |
| Marion County Public Library | Second Wednesday | 10:30 am |
| Parks Memorial Public Library | Third Friday | 5:00 p.m. |
| Quitman County Public Library | Second Monday | 5:00 p.m. |
| Tiny
Tales Tiny Tales is a fun program that introduces babies and toddlers to books and language activities and encourages parents to take on the role as their child's first teacher. Activities may involve stories, books, rhymes, music, movement, finger plays, puppets and educational toys. Ages 0 - 24 months |
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| Columbus Public Library | Mondays | 11:05 am |
| Columbus Public Library | Tuesdays | 6:30 pm |
| Mildred L. Terry Branch Library | Wednesdays | 11:15 am |
| South Columbus Branch Library | Saturdays | 11:00 am |
| Time
for Tots Time for Tots is a fun, high-energy reading program that aids in children’s speech development and motor coordination, while helping them to gain valuable pre-reading skills. Activities may involve stories, books, language, rhymes, music, movement, activities, puppets and educational toys. Ages 18 mo - 3 years |
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| Columbus Public Library | Thursdays | 10:35 am |
| North Columbus Branch Library | Thursdays | 10:30 am |
| Preschool
Adventures Preschool Adventures encourages visits to the library for socialization and interaction with peers. Children will listen to read alouds, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays. Flannel board stories and puppets may allow for audience participation to reinforce that books and reading are fun! Ages 3 - 5 years |
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| Columbus Public Library | Mondays | 10:30 am |
| Columbus Public Library | Thursdays | 10:00 am & 7:00 pm |
| Mildred L. Terry Branch Library | Wednesdays | 10:30 am |
| North Columbus Branch Library | Mondays | 10:30 am |
| North Columbus Branch Library | Wednesdays | 10:30 am |
| South Columbus Branch Library | Wednesdays | 9:30 am |
| South Columbus Branch Library | Thursdays | 9:30 am |
| Creative
Kidz This is a creative program designed to connect kids with books and to encourage them to use the library regularly. The program’s activities may involve, homework help, audience participation stories, book talks, hands-on craft activities, and reader’s theatre. Ages 6 - 11 |
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| Mildred L. Terry Public Library | Second Tuesday | 4:30 pm |
| North Columbus Branch Library | Saturdays | 2:00 pm |
| South Columbus Branch Library | Weekdays | 3:30 pm |
PAWS To Read
Come meet and greet the PAWS dogs. Bring a book to read to the dogs
or pick one from the collection.All dogs are trained to work with
children.
Ages 5-11
Saturday, April 19 at 2:00 p.m.
(Columbus Public)
Homeschool Story Time at the Columbus Public
Library
Homeschool parents and children are invited to an interactive story
time with stories, music, puppets and rhymes.
Ages 4 - 6
Homeschool Resource Center
Homeschool parents and children are invited to come spend time together
and spend time learning about the resources that will help them with
their curriculum. Parents will be asked to let the facilitator know
what their needs are for the school year.
Ages 6 - 11