Winter Reading Program 2015

Monday, January 12 through Saturday, February 28.

Beat the winter blues by participating in our Winter Reading Program. Stop in, pick up a game board and read your way through the cold, dark weeks of January and February. Qualify for weekly prizes and the grand prize baskets!

Weekly Reading Goals:
Preschool 1 hour per week
Elementary 3 hours per week
Teens 5 hours per week

ANY time spent reading counts, including reading for school.

Limit of one weekly reading ticket per person per week.

Studies indicate that children should hear at least 1,000 books from birth to age 5 in order to acquire the pre-reading skills necessary for school success.

What does reading 1,000 books look like?
It's one bedtime story every night for three years, OR
Ten books a week for two years, OR
Twenty books a week for one year (that's just 3 books a day!)

The Watertown Public Library offers "1,000 Books Before Kindergarten" to encourage young families to read together daily. Any child who has not entered kindergarten is eligible to participate.

Questions? Visit the Children's Room or call 920-262-4090 ext.23 for additional information.

1,000 thanks to the Friends of the Watertown Public Library, whose generous support makes this program possible!

Next Meeting is Tuesday, March 3 from 3:30pm to 4:30pm

We'll discuss Changes for Addy by Connie Rose Porter. Please place the book on hold and read it before attending the meeting.

Snack and activity included. Dolls are welcome!

This fun and interactive early literacy class features nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, puppets and very short picture books that will promote language development and an enjoyment of books and reading in every child.

To celebrate the Winter Reading program all of our stories will have something to do with winter and snow.

Engage in stories, songs and rhymes at 9:15 on Thursday mornings.

Registration is not required for this session. Drop-ins welcome!

March 5: American Sign Language word of the day is “Milk.”

March 12: American Sign Language word of the day is “Good Bye.”

March 19: American Sign Language word of the day is “More.”

March 26: American Sign Language word of the day is “Please.”

April 9: American Sign Language word of the day is “Thank You.”

April 16: American Sign Language word of the day is “Book.”

April 23: American Sign Language word of the day is “All Done.”

April 30: American Sign Language word of the day is “Eat.”

May 7: American Sign Language word of the day is “Bed.”

Every Third Tuesday
3:30-4:30pm

Come build with LEGOs at the library according to our monthly theme. We supply the LEGOs: you supply the
creativity!

March 17
April 21
May 19
June 16
July 21

Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.

March 21


A celebration of Hispanic language and culture. Enjoy stories, songs, a craft/activity, and a snack!

Open to all ages and abilities.

Open to ANY special grown-up and their favorite child/ren.

Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. in the Children's Room.

February 28
March 28
April 25
May 23

We'll have donuts and a gluten-free option, coffee, milk, and LEGOS for building onsite.

While you're here, check out some books, movies, magazines, audiobooks, puzzles, and music to keep the creativity blooming at home.

Tuesday, April 14 from 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Stories, songs, fingerplays, an activity, and a bedtime snack!

All ages welcome; children under age 7 must be accompanied by an adult.

Wednesday afternoons from 1:00-2:30

Digital Playground for students in grades 5 and up:

March 25: Makey Makey/Sploder Workshop
April 22: Topic TBD


Strategy Games for students in grades 5 and up:

February 25
March 4, 11, 18
April 1, 8, 15, 29

Friday, February 27

2:00 until about 3:25 p.m.
Popcorn and beverage included.

Call the children's room at 920-262-4090 x23 for title and run time.

A fun and entertaining half hour of early literacy education held on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:30 a.m.

This is a drop-in class for preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their caregivers.

Winter Session:
January 13: Snow
January 20: Hats
January 27: Mittens
February 3: Hot Chocolate
February 10: Penguins
February 17: Chinese New Year
February 24: Snowmen

Spring Session:
March 3: Spring is Coming!
March 10: Movies for Munchkins
March 17: Special Guest Marian Moran on Poison Prevention *** Note 9:45 start time! ***
March 24: Special Guest Renee Ebert on Gardening ***Advance Registration Required***
March 31: SPRING BREAK: NO CLASS
April 7: Special Guest: Watertown Police Chief Tim Roets
April 14: Special Guest: Dental Hygienist Jennifer from Advanced Family Dentistry
April 21: Special Guest: Watertown Fire Chief Greg Michalek and Crew
April 28: Funny Stories
May 5: Dance Party!

Summer Session begins June 16.

For further information, contact Michelle at mwyler@mwfls.org or (920)262-4090x24.

Fridays at 10:00 a.m.

January 16 through February 27, 2015

Book-based creative movement class led by educator Beth Mueller. Designed for preschoolers; everyone is welcome!

January 16: Big Trucks
January 23: Snow and Pathways
January 30: Repetition and Sequencing
February 6: Blankie Day (Bring your blankies!)
February 13: Chinese New Year/Follow the Leader
February 20: Senses
February 27: Bear Hunt! Bring your teddy or other favorite stuffed animal!

Children can improve their reading skills and make a new furry four-legged friend by reading aloud to a licensed therapy dog! Make a reservation for 15 minutes of one-on-one time with a canine friend.

Third Thursday of every month:

February 19
March 18
April 16
May 14

Registration required.

A drop-in early literacy class for those busy little ones, usually (but not limited to) ages 15-36 months, plus their caregivers. Our stories, songs, rhymes, puppets, and finger plays will promote language development and an enjoyment of books and reading in every child. At the end of each class, children will be able to interact with each other through play.

Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.

March 5 theme: bugs. American Sign Language word of the day: “Milk.”

March 12 theme: numbers. American Sign Language word of the day: “Good Bye.”

March 19 theme: sea animals. American Sign Language word of the day: “More.”

March 26 theme: dinosaurs. American Sign Language word of the day: “Please.”

April 9 theme: spring. American Sign Language word of the day: “Thank You.”

April 16 theme: colors. American Sign Language word of the day: “Book.”

April 23 theme: pets. American Sign Language word of the day: “All Done.”

April 30 theme: transportation. American Sign Language word of the day: “Eat.”

May 7 theme: crayons. American Sign Language word of the day: “Bed.”

March 19 -- Hoop Genius: How a Desperate Teacher and a Rowdy Gym Class Invented Basketball by John Coy.

Please place the book on hold and read it before attending this discussion.

Snack included, of course!

Upcoming Discussions:

April 16 -- Words with Wings by Nikki Grimes.
May 21 -- Odessa Again by Dana Reinhardt.

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