Storytime @ Starr

Thursdays at 10:15 & 11:15 AM

(Storytime @ Starr will be cancelled on days Rhinebeck Central School system is either closed or on a two hour delay due to snow. Check www.cancellations.com.)

Storytime is an exciting time at the library. Led by Mrs. D., there are two sessions on Thursday mornings (10:15 and 11:15AM).   All children are welcome. Often there is a craft at the end of a session, and younger children may not have the attention span to enjoy it, but they are welcome to join us for the first part and leave if the caregivers feel it is appropriate.

Storytime provides many benefits to children:

• Stories help develop a child's imagination.
• Stories help a child discover new ideas.
• Stories help nurture a child's listening abilities.
• Stories help children comprehend the world around them.
• Stories expose children to a larger vocabulary than the spoken word.
• Stories introduce and reinforce concepts such as colors, shapes, letters, etc.
• Stories encourage a love of reading.
• Storytime encourages families to come to the library and check out materials.
• Storytime introduces authors and illustrators to families in a fun way.
• Storytime models good oral reading skills for parents and caregivers to follow.
• Storytime can help children become successful readers and learners.
• Storytime introduces songs, finger plays and nursery rhymes to parents that can be enjoyed at home.
• Story time creates a social opportunity for parents and caregivers.