The Library will begin its six-week summer session of story-hours for children the week of June 22. All story-hours are free and open to the public; however, pre-registration is required for the weekly programs. To register your child for any of the following story-hours, call the Youth Services Department at 352-2665 x 205 or stop by the Youth Services Department. Registration for all programs begins on Monday, June 15.

Mother Goose Time is an interactive program for children ages 12-24 months who are accompanied by an adult. This is a 30-minute program in which short rhymes, songs, finger plays, and books are combined in a gentle program for babies and their caregivers. Mother Goose Time will be held on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. The first session will be held on Tuesday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m.

Parents & Tots is for 2-3 year olds who are accompanied by an adult will be held on Mondays at 10:00a.m. or Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. This program is designed to introduce the very young child to simple stories, finger plays, songs, and activities. Parents should select one of the 30-minute sessions to attend. The first sessions will be held on Monday, June 22 at 10:00 a.m. and Wednesday, June 23 at 6:30 p.m.

The Storytime program for 4 and 5 year olds and for those children entering kindergarten will meet on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. or Thursdays at 3:15 p.m. The Storytime program is a 45-minute program designed for preschoolers and involves listening to stories, singing songs, crafts, and other activities. Parents should select one of the 45-minute sessions for their child to attend. The first sessions of Storytime will be held on Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00a.m. and Thursday, June 25 at 3:15 p.m.

The Booksters program is for children in grades 1 & 2 will meet on Mondays at 11:00 a.m. or Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. This 1-hour program includes books, stories, crafts, and fun activities for the primary-level student. Parents should choose one of the 1-hour sessions for their child to attend. The first Booksters sessions will begin on Monday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m. and Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 p.m.

Family Fun Night is a 1-hour program designed for families and their children ages 4 and up and will meet on Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. It includes stories, crafts, and entertaining activities that the entire family will enjoy. The first session of Family Fun Night will be on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Lit & Lemonade is a book discussion group designed for children entering 4th and 5th grades. This exciting group will meet on Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m. High quality books will be the focus of discussion and other fun activities. Lit & Lemonade is a great program for kids involved in Battle of the Books. The first session will be Tuesday, June 23 at 3:15 p.m.

Mother-Daughter Book Club is a book discussion group for girls entering 4th through 6th grades and their mother or other special adult. This group’s first meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. and light refreshments will be served. The group will not meet weekly to allow reading time. This summer Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell in Love by Lauren Tarshis, Gentle’s Holler by Kerry Madden, and Savvy by Ingrid Law will be discussed. Led by school librarians and PSPL staff, this book club will discuss high quality books that children and adults will love!