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. UPDATED 1/16/2008 Early Spring 2008: Mondays at 10am: Feb. 25th, Mar. 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th.

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. UPDATED 1/16/2008 Spring 2008: Thursdays at 10am: Apr. 17th, 24th, May 1st, 8th, 15th

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. UPDATED 1/16/2008 Early Spring 2008: Tuesdays at 10am: Feb. 26th, Mar. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

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!

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February

Monday the 4th - Preschool Pals Story Time - Registration required Ages 3-5 years, 10-11am Wednesday the 6th – Little House on the Prairie Party – Registration Required Whole Family, 5:30-6:30pm Celebrate the birthday of beloved author, Laura Ingalls Wilder by enjoying old fashioned treats, activities and crafts! Watch episodes from the series, make a bead and button necklace, beeswax candles, and mini covered wagons. Thursday the 7th - Toddler Time - Registration required Ages 20-36 months, 10-10:30am Wednesday the 13th –Valentine Cookies– Registration Required PreK-5th Grade, 4-5pm Cookies and yummy decor provided. Ice your cookies with delicious frosting and decorate using sprinkles, small candies, and your creativity. These tasty treats will be a sweet valentine to give to someone special! Children PreK-2nd grade must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Thursday the 14th - Homeschool Family Book Club- Registration required Whole Family, 12-1:30pm. 2nd session. We will be discussing our January book picks, sharing our learning experiences, and choosing new titles. Our program development topic will be "Response Journals." Materials and guidance provided. Please bring a sack lunch to enjoy. Registration required, New Members Welcome! Monday the 18th – Presidential Party – Registration Required 3rd-5th Grades, 4-5pm Win a copy of David Small's "So You Want to be President?" by entering our free raffle, play BINGO, answer trivia, make patriotic pins... all while enjoying some of our past President's favorite snacks! There will even be a station where you can write a letter to be sent to the President of the United States! Monday the 25th - Preschool Pals Story Time - Registration required Ages 3-5 years, 10-11am Tuesday the 26th - Baby Time - Registration required Ages Birth -19 months, 10-10:30am March Monday the 3rd - Preschool Pals Story Time - Registration required Ages 3-5 years, 10-11am Tuesday the 4th - Baby Time - Registration required Ages Birth -19 months, 10-10:30am Thursday the 6th – Family Movie Night – Registration Required Whole Family, 5:30-7:00pm Our feature film, Darby O'Gill and the Little People is sure to leave you with a twinkle in your eye and a little luck o' the Irish yourself! Crunchy popcorn provided. Monday the 10th - Preschool Pals Story Time - Registration required Ages 3-5 years, 10-11am Tuesday the 11th - Baby Time - Registration required Ages Birth -19 months, 10-10:30am Thursday the 13th - Homeschool Family Book Club- Registration required Whole Family, 12-1:30pm. 3rd session. We will be discussing our February book picks, sharing our learning experiences, and choosing new titles. Our program development topic will be "Discussion Directors In-Depth." Materials and guidance provided. Please bring a sack lunch to enjoy. Registration required, New Members Welcome! Monday the 17th - Preschool Pals Story Time - Registration required Ages 3-5 years, 10-11am Monday the 17th – Shamrock Party– Registration Required PreK-5th Grades, 4-5pm Enjoy green treats and games of luck at our emerald event. Just be sure to wear plenty of green to avoid getting pinched! Guests will make circling snakes and leprechaun hats. Children PreK-2nd grade must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Tuesday the 18th - Baby Time - Registration required Ages Birth -19 months, 10-10:30am Monday the 24th - Preschool Pals Story Time - Registration required Ages 3-5 years, 10-11am Tuesday the 25th - Baby Time - Registration required Ages Birth -19 months, 10-10:30am

NOTICE:

We now offer a new program exclusive for the Homeschool families of the Vicksburg area! Sign up now for our new Homeschool Family Bookclub, scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of every month, the next meeting being on Feb. 14th from 12-1:30pm. This is an opportunity for whole family participation: any family member who can read or enjoys being read to is welcome to join. You will receive materials and guidance to get the most out of the books you choose for your family to read. Meet and network with other homeschool families from the Vicksburg area. This is a great addition to any language arts curriculum. The club will follow a "literature circle" format which facilitates getting the whole family involved in looking at the details of a book and connecting literature to other subjects. Since our meetings take place during the lunch hour, please bring a sack lunch to enjoy! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Children's Librarian.

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