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Foster a love for reading and positive social skills by participating in our Story Times for kids ages birth to preschool! Story Time groups are all especially tailored with age appropriate books and activities. Read more to learn which Story Time best meets your needs!

Registration is required for all events.

Call 269-649-1648 or e-Mail to Register
Please include child(ren)’s name, age, date and time of event,
and a phone number where you can be reached.

3 to 5 years

(45 minutes) Preschoolers will enjoy themed stories, songs, and activities as they learn about themselves as well as the world and community around them. To top it all off – there’s a fun craft they’ll get to take home with them! Small, healthy snacks will be provided.

FALL SEASON
Mondays at 10am
Beginning Sept. 13th - Nov. 15th

20 to 36 months

(30 minutes) Who knew words could be so much fun? Tots will be engaged in rhymes, stories, songs, and an occasional craft activity. Child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

FALL SEASON
Wednesdays at 10am
Beginning Sept. 15th - Nov. 17th

Birth to 19 months

(30 minutes) New and experienced parents and their babies will enjoy books, rhymes, and activities for the very young child. Child must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.

FALL SEASON
Tuesdays at 10am
Beginning Sept. 14th - Nov. 16th

Reading to your child and exposing them to books is critical during their first years to encourage healthy language development. The Vicksburg District Library provides opportunities to promote and support parents’ efforts to nurture their child’s early learning.

By signing up for our Books for Babies program, you will receive (free!) a child-size backpack with 3 books selected just for Baby and you to enjoy! You will also be notified of Baby Time story time schedules and upcoming events just for you and Baby through our mailing list*.

Questions? Ask our Children’s Librarian for more details!

Parents with infants 20 months old or younger are eligible to sign up.

*Mailing list members’ information is for Vicksburg District Library use ONLY.

Three EASY ways to Sign Up!

1. Come in to Register
2. Call 269-649-1648
3. eMail the Librarian
Please include child(ren)’s name, age, date and time of event,
and a phone number where you can be reached.

For event details, click here!

 

Vicksburg District Library is a great resource for homeschoolers. Search our catalog for books specifically about homeschooling. You can find them on our shelves at 371 and 649.

For additional online resources be sure to check out the following sites:

National Home Education Network
Vicksburg Library Homework Help Links

The Library has taken some steps to protect your child on the internet at the Library: The computers for the use of those under 18 are filtered and a child under 18 is required to have a signed parental Permission form to use a filtered computer that is connected to the internet.

To learn more about how to better protect your child on the internet, you can visit the following sites:

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Perverted Justice: A Guide for Parents

e-mail the Children’s Librarian!

Vicksburg District Library | 215 South Michigan Avenue | Vicksburg, Michigan 49097 | Phone: 269-649-1648 | Fax: 269-649-3666