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STORYTIMES
Fall Storytime Series Dates:
Tuesday, September 7, through Friday, December 3.
Storytime Break:
Monday, December 6through Monday, January 3.
Winter series begins on Tuesday, January 4.
Baby Storytime (birth through 18 months)
Tuesdays at 11:45 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (19 months to three years old)
Wednesdays at 11:45 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages three to five)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Special Series: Musical Laptime with Colette Fallon
(birth through 18 months old)
Fridays at 10:30 a.m. on September 10, 17, 24; October 1, 8, 15 ,22 ,29; November 5, 12, 19, December, 3. Please note: No class the day after Thanksgiving, November 26.
Families with babies from birth through eighteen months are invited to a series of musical laptimes presented by early childhood music specialist Colette Fallon. Programs take place on Fridays at 10:30. A combination of gentle rhymes, bounces, and movements, musical laptimes are especially designed to create bonding between caregivers and babies. In addition, exposing very young children to music and language helps to foster brain development. Colette Fallon is a licensed Kindermusik and Musikgarten teacher. This series is made possible by the Friends of the Library.
CRAFT PROGRAMS (ages 3-5)
Registration is required. Please call (503) 697-6580 to sign up.
Hanging Snake Craft
Tuesday, September 14 or Wednesday, September 15, at 11:00 a.m.
Sign up begins Tuesday, August 10.
Halloween Banner
Tuesday, October 12 or Wednesday, October 13, at 11:00 a.m.
Sign up begins Tuesday, Setpember 14.
Handprint Turkey
Tuesday, November 9 or Wednesday, November 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Sign up begins Tuesday, October 12.
Mitten Wreath
Tuesday, November 30 or Wednesday, December 1 at 11:00 a.m.
Sign up begins Tuesday, November 9
Special Programs
Guest performances made possible by the Friends of the Library.
The "I Love to Read Magic Show" with Jay Frasier
Saturday, October 9 at 11:00 a.m.
“Magic is a wonderful art form. It reminds us that there is mystery and wonder in the world around us. I have loved magic since I was four years old and someone showed me a card trick. I hope to give my audiences the same feeling of astonishment I felt…I oftentimes have kids literally rolling on the floor with laughter during my shows.” Frasier’s shows are a combination of sleight-of-hand, physical comedy, and audience participation that results in a unique entertainment experience. The recipient of the Dom Deluise Comedy Magic Scholarship, Frasier is an accomplished magician, balloon sculptor, and educator. Genii magazine included him in a collection of the country’s top children’s performers. He’s a full-time speech communication instructor at Lane Community College in Eugene.
Jill's Pail: A Kids' Concert with Jill Trenholm
Saturday, November 13 at 11:00 a.m.
Singer/songwriter Jill Trenholm loves to perform for audiences of all ages. Her extensive career includes playing guitar and singing in a Levi’s commercial and opening for Michael McDonald at Maryhill’s Amphitheater. When her own children were small, Trenholm developed her “Jill’s Pail” music program for children, in which she inspires them to use rhythm instruments to play along with her. The topics of her fun, original kids’ songs range from “Junk Food” to “Table Manners.”
"Magic Soup" with Penny's Puppet Productions
Saturday, December 11 at 11:00 a.m.
A spinoff of the classic tale “Stone Soup,” Penny’s version includes humor, music, and dancing puppets. Penny’s Puppet Productions founder Penny Walter states, “I believe imagination is not only for children but is something we should all strive to keep and to honor, for it is through imagination that growth, hope, and inventions are birthed…Children can become so involved with the interaction of the puppets that they do not realize they are learning…” Walter has a Masters Degree in early childhood education. She was a teacher in Portland area schools for three years before following her dream of becoming a full-time puppeteer and storyteller. “Through the centuries, puppets have entertained…Today the power of puppetry is as popular as ever in its use as an educational tool.” Walter was the resident puppeteer at the Portland Children’s Museum for four years. She’s performed in Portland Public Schools, Head Start programs, libraries, and festivals. She teaches puppetry classes for teachers, professionals, and families.
*Please note:
- Adults are asked to sit in the rear of the storytime area during special programs to give children a better view of the show.
- The Library reserves the right to photograph program participants for publicity purposes. These photos are for city use only and may be used in future promotional materials.
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