Especially for Children

TumbleBooks are animated, talking picture books, suited for elementary school children.

Check out DayByDayVA, an online family literacy calendar, activity guide, and resource center. Each day the Web site suggests short—but fun—activities to help develop pre-reading skills and offers a short animated video for families to watch together.

Children's Programs

No Children's Programs April 9-13

The Staunton Public Library gives families and teachers many ways to make stories and reading fun.  See also Programs and Events for other special programs.

Description of Regular Programs

Mother Goose Time - Monday through Thursday at 9:30 am - Mother Goose Time is for babies and toddlers from birth through age two. The programs feature rhymes, songs and activities suitable for babies. Older siblings enjoy Mother Goose Time, too.

Toddlertime - Monday and Tuesday at 10:30 am - short stories, puppets and activities especially for two-year-olds accompanied by an adult.

Preschool Storytime - Wednesday at 10:30 am - books, stories and language development activities especially-chosen for 3-5 year-olds.

A Little Cool Stuff - Thursday at 3:45 pm - stories, songs and activities just right for children in pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and Grade 1.

Cool Stuff - Wednesdays at 3:45 pm - Cool Stuff is a great time for kids to learn about books, culture and language without pressure. Children in Grades 1-6 will love this combination of literature, crafts, songs, and games.

Daily Schedule (unless posted otherwise)

Monday
9:30 -- Mother Goose Time
10:30 -- Toddlertime
Tuesday
9:30 -- Mother Goose Time
10:30 -- Toddlertime
Wednesday
9:30 -- Mother Goose Time
10:30 -- Preschool Storytime
3:45 -- Cool Stuff
Thursday
9:30 -- Mother Goose Time
3:45 -- A Little Cool Stuff

Friday - no programs