Library Announces Return of Storytimes

Tompkins County Public Library has announced the February return of its weekly storytimes for babies, toddlers and families.

The following storytimes are free and open to the public and will be held in the Library’s Thaler/Howell Programming Room:

• ·         “Babies, Books, and Bounce Time”--Caregivers and newborns up to 18-months-old are invited to join Library staff Fridays at 10:30 a.m. from February 6 through April 24 for music, rhymes, movement and books.  This storytime is followed by an hour-long “Baby & Toddler Playtime.”

• ·         “Toddler Storytime,”--Caregivers and toddlers will have an opportunity to enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays each Tuesday at 11 a.m. from February 3 through April 28. “Toddler Storytime” will be followed by an hour-long “Baby & Toddler Playtime.”

• ·         “Family Storytime,”--From February 7 through April 25, children of all ages and their caregivers are invited to attend Family Storytime each Saturday at 11 a.m. for great books and fantastic family fun.

All children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (607) 272-4557 extension 275.

Library Storytimes have been made possible by the Tompkins County Public Library Foundation through a grant from Elmira Savings Bank.