Storytime
Baby
Parent Rhyme Times can now be found on their own page.
Bonita
Springs Public Library
26876 Pine Ave., Bonita Springs
(239) 992-0101 * TTY (239) 992-1043
Family Storytime
Wednesdays, 11:15 a.m.
Cape
Coral-Lee County Public Library
921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral
(239) 542-3953 * TTY (239) 542-4429
Family Storytime
Thursdays, July 1, 8, 15, & 22
10 a.m. & 7 p.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3, 4, & 5)
Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Thursdays,11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime
(age 2 with an adult)
Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m.
Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.
Captiva
Memorial Library
11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva
(239) 472-2133 * TTY (239) 472-8608
Please call for program information.
Dunbar
Jupiter Hammon Public Library
3095 Blount St., Fort Myers
(239) 334-3602 * TTY (239) 334-2272
Family Storytime
Thursdays, July 1, 8, 15, & 22
6:30 p.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3, 4, & 5)
Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (age 2 with an adult)
Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m.
East County Regional Library
881 Gunnery Road, Lehigh Acres
(239) 461-7300 * TTY (239) 461-7344
Family Storytime
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, & 27
7 p.m.
Wednesdays, July 7, 14, 21, & 28
10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3, 4, & 5)
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Thursdays, 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime
(age 2 with an adult)
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Fort
Myers-Lee County Public Library
2050 Central Ave., Fort Myers
(239) 479-4635 * TTY (239) 479-4633
Family Storytime
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, & 27
10:30 a.m.
North
Fort Myers Public Library
2001 N. Tamiami Trail N.E., North Fort Myers
(239) 997-0320 * TTY (239) 656-7950
Pre-registration requested.
Family Storytime
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, & 27
7 p.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3, 4, & 5)
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Pine
Island Public Library
10700 Russell Road N.W., Bokeelia
(239) 461-3188 * TTY (239) 283-4383
Family Storytime
Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, & 23
11 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3, 4, & 5)
Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.
Riverdale
Branch Library
14561 State Road 80, Fort Myers
(239) 461-3130 *TTY (239) 694-5887
Family Storytime
Fridays, July 2, 9, 16, & 23
10:45 a.m.
Rutenberg
Branch Library
6490 S. Pointe Blvd., Fort Myers
(239) 433-5900 * TTY (239) 433-3257
Family Storytime
Thursdays, July 1, 8, 15, & 22
6:30 p.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3, 4, & 5)
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (age 2 with an adult)
Wednesdays, 10:15 a.m.
South
County Regional Library
21100 Three Oaks Parkway, Estero
(239) 390-3200 * TTY (239) 498-6425
Family Storytime
Tuesdays, July 6, 13, 20, & 27
10:30 a.m.
Preschool Storytime (ages 3, 4, & 5)
Tuesdays, 11 a.m.
Toddler Storytime (age 2 with an adult)
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Baby Parent Rhyme Times can now be found on their own page.
Storytime is a library program of picture book sharing, rhyming, singing, finger playing, storytelling, and/or other related activities. Storytime helps children increase listening and group cooperative skills while they hear wonderful stories for their age group.
Because children of different ages are at different levels
of development, there are several storytime options. Not all options are offered at all
branches. Group size is limited for most storytimes. Pre-registration is required.
Preschool (Ages 3, 4, &
5)
Preschoolers attend storytime independently while parents or caregivers wait nearby in the library building. This storytime includes activities planned for larger groups, requiring more participation, a longer attention span, and more self-sufficiency. Each Preschool Storytime lasts about 30 minutes.
Toddler (Age 2 with adult)
During Toddler Storytime, each child is accompanied by an
adult, who participates with the child in all activities. The success of a
storytime for
this age group depends on adult encouragement. Plan to make this a special one-on-one
interaction with your child. Each Toddler Storytime lasts about 20 minutes.
Sibling (Age 2 with adult;
siblings)
A variation of Toddler Storytime, this adult/child
interaction program is for 2-year-olds who need to attend with one or two brothers or
sisters. Each Sibling Storytime lasts about 20 minutes. (Currently held only at the Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library.)
Family (children and adults)
This program, for young children and adults, lasts about 30 minutes and is best for those who are at least 2 years old.
Before Storytime Tips For Parents and Caregivers
- Discuss storytime with your child before you come, explaining that there will be stories, books, fingerplays, puppets, songs, and other children.
- Before the first day of storytime, visit the library and meet the library staff.
- Allow for bathroom time before storytime.
- Come early! Young children are easily distracted, and latecomers disrupt activities.
- Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early.
- During Preschool Storytime, please stay nearby in the library building.
- Do not leave the library.
After Storytime Tips
- Allow time to talk and play with storytime friends after the session.
- Check out books to share with your child at home.
- Ask for help in finding books of special interest to your child.
- Share storytime experiences at home by repeating storytime songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.
- Listen responsively if your child initiates a conversation about a storytime experience.
- Ask questions using the words WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY, to help your child explore and remember what happened in storytime.
Thank you for your interest in helping your child discover
books and the love of reading!
visits since 10/19/99.
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