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“Saddle Up and Read, Bookaroo!”
Children’s Summer Reading Program

Get ready for a rip-roaring ride this summer as we gallop off through the West! Check the schedule!!

 

Summer Reading Lists 2009

Winchester Public Library ~ Winchester Public Schools

• Picture Books
• Early Readers, Grades K-2
• Middle Readers, Grades 2-4
• Intermediate Readers, Grades 4-5
• Non-Fiction, All Levels
• Mind-Benders
• Folk Tales/Fairy Tales
• Poetry, All Levels
• Classics
• School Librarian Favorites

Programs & Events

Some of the many programs offered are: storytelling, book groups, drop-in craft programs and a variety of performers. All programs are sponsored by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library and are free of charge. Thus, the programs are open to Winchester residents only.

Storytime Schedule

Regular storytimes will resume in the fall. Summer Reading began on June 15.

Pick up a program schedule in the Children’s Room or see the schedule here!

Pattycake Place for ages birth to 2 years

Pattycake Place takes place every Thursday at 10 a.m. in the picture book room.  This popular program encompasses songs, fingerplays and stories, followed by age-appropriate toys, music and lots of sharing.  Please drop in and join this lively group!

Materials

The Children's Department has:

• books
• books on CD & Playaways
• music on CD
• storytelling on CD
• DVDs
• CD-ROMs
• a Parent-Teacher collection
• travel kits
• "Parent Pack" book kits.
• board books in a bag
• book discussion kits

Outreach to Schools

One of the missions of the Children's Department is to maintain a close relationship with the schools. The librarians work with the school librarians and the teachers to identify materials that will enhance and enrich their classroom work. Unique teacher services include:

• Materials may be borrowed, with a teacher card, for an extended period
• Librarians will create "Teacher Packs" on given themes to extend the curriculum
• Librarians will give tours of the library, tailored to specific age groups
• Visits to the school can include special programs, booktalks and storytimes

Events:

Library Cards

Children may obtain their first library card at age 4. As they are responsible for the materials borrowed on the child's card, a parent or legal guardian must be present to sign the registration form. In addition, the adult must provide identification showing his/her name and current address.

Computers are available in-house for Internet access, children's games 
and word processing.

Online Book Lists

Check the Library's monthly list of New Children's Books and A-V Materials. You can request the titles on the lists online.

You can sign up to receive the list of the Library's New Children's Books and A-V Materials by e-mail each month.