Libraries ready for story time
Children and their families will have a chance to participate in free, interactive story time sessions at all Santa Clarita public libraries starting next week, the city announced Wednesday.
“We offer story time in seasons and we welcome families with multiple children of different age groups to come and socialize with others,” said Gina Roberson, library administrator for the Old Town Newhall Library. “Story time offers these different age groups (the opportunity) to create a bond with their parents.” There are four sessions offered: Baby and toddler story time: Designed to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6 months to 3 years old. Attendees will have a chance to sing, dance, read and rhyme.
▪ Canyon Country Library: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.
▪ Newhall Library: Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
▪ Valencia Library: Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
Twos and threes story time: Stories, songs and parent-interaction projects offered with the developmental tasks of toddlers in mind.
▪ Canyon Country Library: Mondays and Tuesdays at 11 a.m., Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
▪ Newhall Library: Mondays and Thursdays at 10 a.m., Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
▪ Valencia Library: Tuesdays at 10 a.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m.
School readiness story time: For 3- to 5-year-olds, children can build literacy, listening and group participation skills required for school.
▪ Canyon Country Library: Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
▪ Newhall Library: Tuesdays at 11 a.m.
▪ Valencia Library: Mondays at 11 a.m.
Bilingual story time: Traditional rhymes, songs and stories offered in both Spanish and English.
▪ Canyon Country Library: Thursdays at 11 a.m.
▪ Newhall Library: Mondays and Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Story times are scheduled to take place from Monday, Sept. 10, through Thursday, Nov. 15.
The Valencia Library is located at 23743 Valencia Blvd. The Canyon Country Jo Anne Darcy Library is located at 18601 Soledad Canyon Road and the Old Town Newhall Library is located at 24500 Main St.
For more information, visit santaclaritalibrary.com or call 661-259-0750.