Childcare Programs

Story Vine for Daycares
October - November
January - February

• Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. in October - November, and January - February.
• Summer Session on Wednesday mornings in July at 10:00 am.
• A series of storytimes for all children in daycare settings
• Hear stories (3 - 4 books), do an activity to music, experience fingerplays, see flannelboard stories, and watch a video.
• Watch library staff model presentation techniques.
• Create your own early literacy suitcase.
• At each Storyvine session, you'll receive several handouts to pack away in your suitcase.
• Come to collect terrific idea sheets, check out books, play on the preschool computers, and enjoy an enriching literacy experience.
• No registration required.

     School Programs

First Grade Reader Celebration
The Appleton Public Library is pleased to announce First Grade Celebrate with the first grade teachers and their students as guests of honor and the focus of our festivities.

No one knows better than you the struggle and delight learning to read can be! It is an accomplishment and the Appleton Public Library wishes to celebrate the new readers, introduce them to the Appleton Public Library's Children's Services and encourage both summer and lifelong reading habits.

The climax will be the presentation of new library cards, with cheers for the new readers and for all of us who are interested in nurturing a love for reading. Plan to attend an hour during the spring of the year in April and May for this very special program. Staff will highlight the appropriate collections for these new young readers, and of course the program is free.

Group Visits      

Schedule a visit during the school year or visit the Children's Services section in an infomral way, choosing books and reading in a quiet area. A variety of literature-based programs are available such as a Wisconsin Heritage program, Celebrate for First graders, parent education programs etc. Children's Services staff will also provide an orientation to our section services and collections, and instruction on library resources upon request. Library staff will accommodate special requests based on the availability of staff. Time is allotted during the visit to check out materials.

Group visits are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis. we recommend that you schedule your group visit at least two weeks in advance, and even earlier if possible. Library cards may be obtained for your students by picking up registration forms at the circulation desk. Completed forms must be returned to the Circulation Desk at least 10 days in advance of the visit or children may be unable to check out library materials on the day of the visit.

Appropriate behavior is expected as a courtesy to other library users. Your group is a part of the entire library atmosphere. Running, shouting, and misuse of the library materials (books, puppets, cassettes, videos, etc.) or computers is not allowed.

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Seasonal Fling   

• Free Puppet Show, story, musical activity, and a video based on the season
• For Daycares, Schools and Groups
• Call to make your reservation - 832-6187
  

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B.E.A.R. Be Excited About Reading!        
Celebrate Reading in November at the Appleton Public Library   

• For school-age kids and preschool children
• Read to yourself or read out loud - what will be at the end of your reading journey?
• Complete bonus read-aloud activities to earn extra incentives.
• Begins November 1st and ends November 31st.

How can daycares and schools participate?

• Call or e-mail Ellen at 832-6187 or ejepenson@apl.org to register your classroom.
• Enough reading records for every student in your class will be prepared for you to pick up at your convenience.
• You may choose to pick up your packet in a specially prepared teacher pack filled with materials to check out to enhance your classroom's experience.
• Your students complete the activities, which are appropriate for very young toddlers all the way up to 6th grade students.
• After completing the activities, you have two options:
  *Come in as an individual teacher to pick up your classroom's prizes or
  *Schedule a class visit to the library in November or December to celebrate your reading and receive the prizes.
• Any questions? Call or e-mail today!

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