Storytime Sessions

Fall Storytimes are up on the Kids Event Calendar!

Or CLICK HERE for the Fall Storytime Flyer

 

Storytime Program Descriptions

BabyStorytime

For ages 0-12 months ONLY*

Includes rhymes, songs, boardbooks, lapsit activities, music, and more. *Geared specifically to babies ages 0-12 months. 

 

Tiny Tots Storytime 

For ages 0 - 2.5 years:

 Includes rhymes, fingerplays, songs, board books, lapsit activites, shakers, free play, and more!

 

Storytime for ages 2 & 3 

For ages 2-3 years

Includes stories, songs, crafts, activities and free play. Books and activities are geared to this toddler age group. 

 

Storytime for ages 4 & 5 

Includes stories, songs, crafts, activities and free play. Books and activities are geared to this preschooler age group.

Tiny Tots @ Night

This is an evening version of our Tiny Tots program! Best for babies - age 3. Includes songs, rhymes, music, books & free play! Pre-registration is required. Usually held on the 2nd Thursday of the month @ 6:00-6:30 pm. Click on each date to register.

Upcoming Dates: September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14

 

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Explore books, music, movement, and play in a sensory-friendly setting. This storytime is designed for children ages 4-10 of all abilities, particularly those who are on the autism spectrum, have sensory processing challenges, struggle in large groups, or have other special needs. Younger and older children and siblings of attendees are welcome! Usually held on the 4th Thursday of the month @ 6:00-6:45 pm.

Registration is required. Spaces are limited. 

Next Date: Thursday, August 27 @ 6:00-6:45

Visit the Event Calendar to register.

YFCP Programming

Wiggles & Giggles

Wiggles & Giggles for Littles (REGISTER)

Wiggles & Giggles for Littles (ages 6 months - 23 months)

 

Children, ages 6 months - 23 months with a parent/caregiver, will sing, move, play musical instruments, learn rhythm and listen to stories in this FREE series facilitated by music teacher Laine Hanlon! “Wiggles & Giggles” fosters physical, cognitive, social and emotional learning through music and motion. Registration is required and is for all 5 weeks. Space is limited.

Day & Time: Thursday @ 9:45-10:15

Dates: October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14

Register: Registration for this program is handled by the YFCP.  Register HERE starting October 9. 

This series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP) and hosted by the Charlton Public Library. YFCP is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant funded by the Department of Early Education & Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.

 

Wiggles & Giggles (ages 2-5)

Children, ages 2-5 years with a parent/caregiver, will sing, move, play musical instruments, learn rhythm and listen to stories in this FREE series facilitated by music teacher Laine Hanlon! “Wiggles & Giggles” fosters physical, cognitive, social and emotional learning through music and motion. Registration is required and is for all 5 weeks. Space is limited.

Day & Time: Thursday @ 10:30-11:30

Dates: October 26, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14

Register: Registration for this program is handled by the YFCP. Register HERE starting May 3

This series is sponsored by the YMCA Family & Community Partnership (YFCP) and hosted by the Charlton Public Library. YFCP is a Massachusetts Coordinated Family & Community Engagement (CFCE) grant funded by the Department of Early Education & Care and awarded to the YMCA of Central Massachusetts.

 

YFCP Programming

STEM

Young Scientists STEM Series

Fridays at 10:00-10:45 at the Charlton Library 

Children, ages 3-6, with a parent/caregiver will learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) concepts through hands-on activities, story time, challenges and simple experiments. Facilitated by STEM Beginnings. Siblings are welcome and must be supervised. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help their child and join in the fun!

Series Dates: October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 17

  • Registration is required for each week you wish to attend.
  • Class size is limited to 12 children, ages 3-6 
  • If the class if FULL when you register, you will receive an email as soon as possible indicating you have been placed on the waitlist. You will be contacted if space becomes available.
  • Please cancel your registration if you can no longer attend a class. 
  • Inclement Weather Policy: “Young Scientists" is cancelled when Charlton Public Schools are delayed or cancelled

 

HOW TO REGISTER: CLICK HERE to fill out the google registration form. You can register for every week or just the ones you know you can attend.

 Sponsored by YFCP and hosted by the Charlton Public Library

 

Lego Club

Every Friday!

Join us every Friday from 3:30 - 4:30 pm in the Storytime Room. Best for ages 5 and older. Build with our giant bin of Legos and try out the weekly Lego Challenge! This is a drop-in program. 

 

 

Program Registration

Please read below for registration policies

 

Unless otherwise stated, our Kids Programs require online registration. Many of these special themed programs have enough supplies for a certain amount of kids and are meant for a certain age and skill level. When registering, please make sure you are entering the correct number of children that are attending, as we may not have enough supplies to accomodate extra. Wait lists will be established in the event someone cancels. 

Ticketed Programs: 

Tickets are required to enter some of our very popular programs. A certain number of tickets are available for the program and given out on a first-come-first-served basis to each child or family attending. Once all tickets have been distributed, the program is full. These programs do not require pre-registration.