The Children's Room of the Oyster Bay - East Norwich Public Library is dedicated to serving young people from infancy to 5th grade, as well as parents, caregivers, and teachers. We make every effort to satisfy the educational and entertainment needs of the children of our community by providing reference and reader's advisory services, books, videos, musical recordings, computer programs, and toys. In addition, an Online Public Access Catalog, a CD-ROM computer with a printer, and Internet stations are available for children's use.
Reading to Dogs - July 6, 2011The mission of the R.E.A.D. (Reading Education Assistance Dogs) program is to improve the literacy skills of children through the assistance of registered therapy teams as literacy mentors. There are physiological benefits to interacting with animals, including increased relaxation and lower blood pressure. The premise of the R.E.A.D. program is that children will find reading to an animal less intimidating, a special time for them that is helpful and fun and will become a positive environment in which learning is facilitated. (http://www.therapyanimals.org/read/about.html) |
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 Mariana Panariello reading to Lady |
 Andrea Myers reading to Bailey |
Upcoming Programs
January/February Storytimes
Registration begins December 14
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TUESDAYS
1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7 |
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| Mother Goose (9-23 mos) | 10:05 am | 10:15 am |
| Toddler TIme (24-35 mos) | 10:30 am | 10:40 am |
| Book Buddies (3-6 yrs) | 11:00 am | 1:30 pm |
Dog Tales (gr 1+ - child must be able to read)
Friday, February 10, 4:15-5:15pm
(Registration begins January 20)
Meet Gunner, a certified therapy dog who will be in the library as a reading partner. Children often feel more comfortable reading to dogs than people because they are viewed as “non-critical.” Petting the dogs lowers stress and brings a positive association to reading. The library will supply reading choices or bring your favorites.
Let’s Share Some Popcorn (3 1/2 - 5 yrs with adult)
Tuesday, February 14
4:00 - 5:00 pm
Enjoy a movie with family, friends and a large popcorn tub that you will decorate for Valentine’s Day with hearts and fancy papers. Registration begins January 24.
Conversation Hearts Tote (6 yrs+)
Tuesday, February 14
5:30 - 6:30 pm
Create a fancy tote with paints, glitter and gems to carry your Valentine’s Day cards and candy. Registration begins January 24.
Holiday Program:
Mr. Mouse Around the World (All Ages)
Wednesday, February 22
1:00 - 1:45 pm
Come join Mr. Mouse as he travels the world looking for cheese. Puppets and music from Mexico, Africa, India and more. Registration begins February 1.
A Roarin’ Good Time (18 mos - 5 yrs with adult)
Monday, February 27
1:30 - 2:30 pm
Enjoy an educational hour with A Time for Kids and your preschooler. Activities include singing, dancing, storytelling and a lion craft. Registration begins February 6.
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