Derby Library posts March activities for children

Suess-inspired fun
DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites children in grades K-4 to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with crafts and activities during Reading is our Thing at 3:45 p.m. March 10.
Get ready for some Seuss inspired fun!

Lego Time
The Library invites children ages 4-11 to use their creative talents and stir their imaginations during Lego Time at 3:30 p.m. March 5 and at 12:30 p.m. March 14.

All levels of building skills are welcome to come by for this drop-in program which will take place twice a month. There is no fee to attend and all building materials will be provided. 
The masterpieces will remain on display in the Children’s Room for everyone to admire!

Program for preschoolers
The Library introduces Play, Learn, Create! beginning at 10 a.m. March 9 and running through April 6. 
This learning center-based program is open to preschoolers age 3-5 offering an opportunity to enhance social and school readiness skills through activities focusing in the areas of art, literacy and language, number concepts, dramatic play, blocks, puzzles/games and music and movement. 
Each week will consist of different learning centers to give preschoolers the benefit of exploring a variety of areas of interest all fostering their developmental skills.

This program is designed for a preschooler to attend independently while a parent/caregiver remains in the Children’s Room for the length of the program. There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested.

Read to Sandy
Margie Miles and Sandy her therapy dog will visit the Library for the popular Read to Sandy program at 10 a.m. March 14. Children ages 5-11 are invited to share a book with Sandy during this interactive reading program.
Each child will be given a 10-15 minute time slot to read to Sandy. Sandy and Margie are registered with Therapy Dogs, Inc. and volunteer at local schools, hospitals and nursing homes. 
This is a great opportunity for beginner or reluctant readers, as well as experienced readers, to build confidence, enhance their reading skills and encourage a love of reading. 
Come select a book from “Sandy’s Favorites” on display each month in the Children’s Room.
Registration is requested.


Colonial America presentation
The Derby Public Library will host Homespun Sarah and All Those Chores at 10 a.m. March 14.
This program presented by Linda Milardo takes participants back in time to Colonial America where Sarah’s daily life was much different than that of children today. Through props, stories, and a craft, explore life as it was then during this hour-long presentation geared for children ages 8-11.
Registration is requested.

For information or to register for any programs, call the Children’s Room, 203-736-1482, stop by the Library at 313 Elizabeth St., or visit www.derbypubliclibrary.org.



This is a press release from Sue Sherman, Children's Librarian, Derby Public Library.