Registration For Monthly Programs January 16, 2008

 
In response to suggestions and in an effort to make registration for all programming as fair as we possibly can, the Children’s Department will be instituting a new registration procedure for all of our monthly school year programming beginning with programming scheduled to take place in the month of April. Registration for the next month of a program will no longer take place on the night of the previous month’s program.

 
Registration will remain on a first come, first served basis; however, registration for the next month’s edition will begin 6:00PM, five weeks before the program takes place. For example, the March edition of our book club, Cover-to-Cover: A Reading and Eating Rave and Rant will take place on Wednesday March 19^th. Registration for the April edition of Cover-to-Cover: A Reading and Eating Rave and Rant will take place at 6:00PM on Wednesday March 12^th.

 
The programs that will use the new registration system are:  Cover-to-Cover: A Reading and Eating Rave and Rant, After School Adventures, Get Hooked and Kids’ Studio. Under the new registration system the March edition of After School Adventures takes place on Tuesday March 11^th. Registration for the April edition of After School Adventures will take place on Tuesday March 4^th at 6:00PM. The March edition of Get Hooked will take place on Wednesday March 12^th. Registration for the April edition of Get Hooked will take place on Wednesday March 5^th at 6:00PM. Finally, the March edition of Kids’ Studio will take place on Thursday March 6^th. Registration for the April edition of Kids’ Studio will take place at 6:00PM on Thursday February 28^th.

 
If you have any questions, please reply to this post, stop by the Children’s Desk or contact us at 628-0947X3.

Registration Reminder – Children’s Programs For The New Year January 3, 2008

I’d like to take a minute to wish everyone a happy, healthy New Year. Let’s hope 2008 brings peace and prosperity to all

 
The new year brings new programs for your children to enjoy at the library. Registration for Storytime, Tales & Tunes For Tots and Playdate takes place on Thursday January 10, 2008 at 9:00AM. You may register in person or online. See the post below for specific instructions. For more information on programs parents and children can enjoy together, including Music Together, an animal visit from the Children’s Museum and the resumption of the Mommy & Me/Daddy & Me Saturday Storytime, use the link to the left, under the blogroll titled “parent’s connection.”

 
The new year also brings more programming for children of all ages. Come and join us for Cover to Cover: A Reading and Eating Rave and Rant on Wednesday January 9th at 6:00PM. Kids age 9+ discuss a terrific book and have a pizza dinner. This program requires registration and meets monthly. Don’t miss it

 
After School Adventures invites children ages 7-10 to its most mysterious edition ever on Tuesday January 15^th at 4:00PM. Children will play games, have a snack and receive mystery prizes. We can’t tell you what because that would spoil the fun. Register and find out.

 
Children ages 7-12 are invited to register to attend our Scrapbooking For Children class on Saturday January 19^th at 11:00AM. All materials will be provided. You bring the photos and the memories.

 
Keep your eye on our blogs for more information on upcoming programs. To subscribe to this blog, follow the directions on the post below entitled “Don’t Miss The Next Registration – Subscribe To This Blog” or contact the Children’s Department at 628-0947.

Registration For Winter & Happy Holidays December 6, 2007

Registration for Winter Storytime, Tales & Tunes For Tots and Playdate is open to Southington residents only and will take place at 9:00AM on Thursday January 10th.   To register, click on the “children’s programming calendar” in the green bloglines box on the right.  Scroll down to locate the date for the first class.  Remember to register your child for the age appropriate class.  This is determined by using the child’s age on the date of registration.

 
At 9:00AM on the date of registration, a hand holding a pen will appear to the far right (if the hand does not appear, please refresh your screen).  Click on the hand and enter your child’s name.  Your name should not appear anywhere in the registration.  Fill in your telephone number and click “save.”  You should then receive a confirmation message.  In order to complete your registration you must come to the library and sign the Attendance Contract.  If you have any questions, please reply on this blog or contact the Children’s Department at 628-0947 X3. 

 
Here’s a special holiday wish from all of us to all of you.  It takes a while to load, but it’s worth it.

Don’t Miss the Next Registration –Subscribe to this Blog November 27, 2007

If you don’t want to miss registration for our most popular children’s programs (Storytime, Tales & Tunes For Tots and many more), you may now subscribe to this blog. Blog subscriptions will replace emails sent by the Children’s Department. It’s easy and once your subscription is verified with a simple email, you’ll get an email any time a new post appears on the blog.

 
Look to the right of this post in the green box labeled blogroll. Find the link that is titled subscribe to email updates from this blog. Click on the link. Fill out the 2 boxes in the form provided. The first box requests your email address. If you want your updates via email leave the box Email SMTP checked. To stop spam, copy the code given into the second box and click on Subscribe me!  You will then receive an email from feedblitz asking you to confirm your subscription. All you do is click on the link in your feedblitz email and you are done. Each time there is a new post on this blog, you will receive an email. If you have any questions please post a reply, visit the Children’s Department or give us a call at 628-0947 X3.

 
For more information on events, programming and parenting issues, don’t forget to visit and subscribe to the Parent’s Connection blog. You’ll find the link for the Parent’s Connection in the green blogroll box. Click on the link, go to the blog and follow the simple directions to subscribe there.

 

 

Create Your Own Holiday Gifts November 23, 2007

Each of the next four Mondays (November 26^th – December 17^th), while supplies last, the Children’s Department will offer a special Gift Gallery craft for children that allows children to create handmade gifts for their parents, grandparents, babysitter or anyone special. Our first gift is a magic scratch picture frame. Children can decorate this holiday shaped frame and then add a picture of themselves to create a beautiful, personalized gift. Stop by the Gift Gallery each Monday to create a different gift.

Happy Thanksgiving! November 20, 2007

Have a happy, healthy holiday!

 

Showcase Your School’s Program at the Library November 16, 2007

These are the latest winners from the Strong Elementary School’s Young Author Program. Each month the Children’s Department displays the winners of the Strong School Young Author’s Program at the library. When the next month’s winners are announced, our previous winners’ book are catalogued and placed in the collection. Children can see their books on the shelves next to those of famous authors they know and love. The winning authors can also search for their names under an author search in our online catalog. It’s a cool way to honor the children’s hard work and build self-esteem. The library sponsors a party for all winners at the end of the school year.

 
If your school has a program you’d like to showcase at the library, we’d love to hear about it. Post a reply to this post or contact the Children’s Department at 628-0947 X3.

 

Don’t Forget to Register for Storytime & Tales & Tunes For Tots November 10, 2007

Registration for Holiday Storytime and Tales & Tunes For Tots is for Southington residents only and will take place at 9:00AM on Thursday November 15th.   To register, click on the “children’s programming calendar” in the green bloglines box on the right.  Scroll down to locate the date for the first class.  Remember to register your child for the age appropriate class.  This is determined by using the child’s age on the date of registration.

 
At 9:00AM on the date of registration, a hand holding a pen will appear to the far right (if the hand does not appear, please refresh your screen).  Click on the hand and enter your child’s name.  Your name should not appear anywhere in the registration.  Fill in your telephone number and click “save.”  You should then receive a confirmation message.  In order to complete your registration you must come to the library and sign the Attendance Contract.  If you have any questions, please reply on this blog or contact the Children’s Department at 628-0947 X3. 

 
We hope to see you for our holiday session.

 

Come and Join in the Fun November 8, 2007

Everyone had a fabulous time at our Draw Me A Story program. Why don’t you join us at our next event? For information about upcoming events, look in the top green box to the right of this post. Under blogroll, click on the children’s programming calendar. You’ll find a complete list of our upcoming events. Be sure to make note of the events that require registration to attend. We hope to see you soon.

 

Welcome to Southington Kid’s Place! October 31, 2007

Welcome to the new home of the Southington Library and Museum’s Children’s Department. Here you will find information and links essential to the ultimate Children’s Department experience. The new blog format allows you to comment and make requests. We would like to know what you think and what you would like to see in the future. Come and join the fun!