The Tuscarawas County Public Library System recognizes the important role that parents and caregivers play in their child’s education, and, with this in mind, the library incorporates information about early literacy skills into its storytimes to help parents and caregivers equip children with the tools they need to be ready to read upon entering kindergarten.
“All of the activities we do in storytime ̶ the stories, songs, and movements are designed to help young children develop literacy skills,” said Children’s Services Manager Mary Smrek. “Storytimes also provide an opportunity for children and parents to come together, which helps to build key social skills in children and to create friendships among parents.”
Storytimes across the Tuscarawas County Public Library System will begin the week of January 20th and run through the week of March 24th. Storytimes may include songs, crafts, movement, and more.
Each branch of the Tuscarawas County Public Library System has weekly storytime offerings to attend for ages birth through 5. Families interested, can visit our online event calendar for specific times and locations.
New storytimes added to the Library’s programming schedule this winter/spring include:
- Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 years at the Main Library
Every Monday at 1:30 PM. - Saturday Storytimes for ages 2-5 years at the Main Library
Select Saturdays at 11:00 AM - Coffee Shop Storytimes for ages birth to 5 years at Lock 15 Coffee Shop (139 S. Main St. in Tuscarawas)
Select Wednesdays in January and April at 10:30 AM
Registration is required for storytimes and may be completed online or by calling your nearest location: Main 330-364-4474, Bolivar 330-874-2720, Strasburg 330-878-5711, Sugarcreek 330-852-2813, Tuscarawas 740-922-2748.