Teen Advisory Board

Tuesdays, June 4 and 11, at 4pm
Are you a library lover? Do you wish the library offered more for teens? Do you want a voice in what the library does for the community? Consider joining!
Email Sarah at sboyce@bcfls.org for questions and to sign up.

eLEARNING

Our new series of resources to help you and your family continue learning and enjoying literature, from your homes.

story time online

family story hour

make it awesome!

steam and read

CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

Mother & Daughter Tea

Saturday, April 25th, 12 to 1:30 pm

For ages 4-7. 1 adult per child.

​Be our guest! Tea and refreshments with Belle, from Beauty and the Beast. Plus a craft, photo opportunities, and a story read by Belle.

REGISTER NOW

Mother & Daughter Tea

REGISTER NOW

Saturday, April 25th, 12 to
​1:30 pm

For ages 4-7. 1 adult per child.

​Tea and refreshments with Belle, from Beauty and the Beast. Plus a craft, photo opportunities, and a story read by Belle.

MOTHER & DAUGHTER TEA

Saturday, April 25th, 12 to 1:30 pm

​For ages 4-7. 1 adult per child.

​Be our guest! Tea and refreshments with Belle, from Beauty and the Beast. Plus a craft, photo opportunities, and a story read by Belle.

REGISTER NOW

STEAM SATURDAY: ZANY ZIP LINES

​Saturday, March 28, at 10:30am
Geared for K-4th graders.
Learn about the science behind zip lines and create your own zip line carrier.
​Please register at the library, by phone (724.625.9048) or below:

Register Online

AFTER SCHOOL BOOK CLUB

4-5pm on Thursdays: January 23, February 27, March 26.
For 2nd & 3rd Graders.
Book discussion, snack, and activity. New members welcome!
​Please register at the library, by phone (724.625.9048) or below:

Register Online

STORY TIME

WHAT IS THE ADULT'S ROLE?

Adult bringing a child/children ages 0-3 must attend the program. Adults bring a child/children ages 4+ must remain in the library during the program.

Parents and caregivers benefit from Story Time by:

• Observing library staff demonstrate good read-aloud skills 
• Noting age-appropriate books, music, songs, and activities 
• Attending regularly
• Arriving a few minutes early
• Participating when encouraged to do so
• Encouraging children to choose books to check out and share at home
• Asking library staff for help in choosing age-appropriate books and music
• Discussing stories with children afterword
• Repeating rhymes and songs with children
• Taking an upset child out of the program area until he or she calms down
• Not bringing food or toys to the Story Time

WHAT CAN CAREGIVERS & PARENTS EXPECT?

Story Time Programs introduce children to books, rhymes, music, and other fun activities at age appropriate levels.
Story Times incorporate early literacy skills that help children learn to read: 

• vocabulary
• letter recognition
• print awareness and motivation
• narration
• phonological awareness​

Story Times for older preschoolers includes a craft.

Baby Bounce & Play
​Fridays at 10:30am: January 10, 17, 24, 31  |  February 7, 14  |  March 6, 13, 27
Start literacy and early learning skills from birth. Bring your baby for a story, rhymes, lap bounces, and songs followed by play and parent talk.

Story Tots
Wednesdays at 10:30am: January 8, 15, 22, 29.  February 5, 19, 26.  March 4, 11
Stories, songs, and flannels for 1-3yrs

Story Time
​Mondays at 10:30am:  January 6, 13, 27.  February 3, 24.  March 9
​Tuesdays at 2:30 pm: January 7, 14, 21, 28.  February 4, 18, 25.  March 3, 10
Stories and crafts for 3-5yrs.

CREATION STATION

3-7pm on Tuesdays: January 14, February 11, March 10
Make and take craft for K-3rd graders.

LEGO PLAY DAY

10am-7pm on Wednesdays: January 22, February 19, March 25
Bring your imagination. We’ll provide the LEGO's!