Derby Library to host children's activities in May

DERBY - The Derby Public Library invites children ages 4-11 to use their creative talents and stir their imaginations during Lego Time at 12:30 p.m. May 2. 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!

Play, Learn, Create!

The Library introduces Play, Learn, Create! at 10 a.m. May 4 through June 1. 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.

American Girl theme
The Library will offer a series of American Girl themed programs with the first one at 11 a.m. May 2. In celebration of Grace, the 2015 American Girl of the Year, this program will feature activities that coincide with her passion for baking. We will be decorating sweet treats and creating a bakery box/bag to package these culinary masterpieces along with some book talk about Grace. 

This program is suited for children ages 8-11. There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested. Space is limited.

Therapy dogs
Read to Payson takes place at 10 a.m. May 2 when the popular children’s reading to a therapy dog program continues for the spring. Children ages 5- 11 are invited to share a book with Payson during this interactive reading program.

Each child will be given a 10-15 minute time slot to read to Payson. 
Payson, an Australian Shepherd, is a rescue dog who was found roaming the streets of Kentucky. She and her owner, Janet Sabovik, are registered with Therapy Dogs, Inc. and volunteer throughout the community.


This is a great opportunity for beginner or reluctant readers, as well as experienced readers, to build confidence, enhance their reading skills achieved during the school year and encourage a love of reading. 
Participants are encouraged to stop by the Children’s Room to select a book with Payson’s “paw of approval” to share with her for the program.

Mother's Day craft
A Mother’s Day craft program will take place at Derby Public Library at 3:45 p.m. May 5 for children in kindergarten through Grade 4. Get creative and design a card for mom along with a special surprise for Mother’s Day. 
All materials will be supplied and there is no fee to attend.
Registration is requested. 

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


This is a press release from Sue Sherman, children's librarian, Derby Public Library.