General Information Regarding Storyhours Your child must have a library card to take books out of the library. If he/she does not have one, please take a moment to fill out an application at the front desk before the start of the program. The first day of Storyhour is quite hectic and it is a great help to desk staff if cards are issued in advance. Your child's library card will be kept at the front desk for the entirety of the program.

Occasionally, storyhour may be cancelled due to severe weather conditions. If the Medina schools are closed, Storyhour is cancelled. If schools are not closed, but Miss Mack feels it is necessary to cancel Storyhour, a call will be made at least one hour before storyhour is scheduled to begin.

Food is sometimes served during storyhour sessions. Please let Miss Mack know in advance if your child suffers from any food allergies.

Fun Links and games to try with your kids at home:

			Do you love to color? Choose from many different online pictures to color. Have fun!
Online Sudoku- a Puzzle a Day	Play Walter Wick's DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? Just like in his books... Find everything mentioned in the poem with your magnifying glass.		How well is your memory? Play concentration and find out.

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Tales for Tots Tales for Tots, a storytime for three-year-olds, is an eight-week program designed with the younger child in mind. Children will read one or two books and participate in activities that relate to the books read. This program lasts roughly ½ hour, from 10:00-10:30, where the last five minutes are dedicated to picking out books to take home. There is no limit on the number of books a child can check out. We leave that up to the parents.

The Fall 2008 Tales program begins on Thursday, September 11. Call now or stop by to register your child for eight weeks of a wonderful journey with books. Registration is required for this free program. [Read general information regarding storyhours.]

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Fairy Tales for Fours Fairy Tales for Fours is an hour-long storyhour for 4-year olds. This program runs from September through May. Children joining the program must turn four by December 15th. During the hour, children will read quality storybooks and then participate in activities, songs and fingerplays. A craft that relates to the theme of the day will also be created. A portion of each storyhour will be devoted to choosing books that can be taken home to enjoy with other family members. The Fall 2008 programming begins on Tuesday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. Registration is required for this free program. [Read general information regarding storyhours.]

Experts agree, that children who are read to from an early age show increased comprehension, reading and vocabulary words. Storytime at Lee-Whedon Memorial Library is a fun and imaginative way to take a child into the wondrous world of books.

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Lapsit Program This is a new 4-week program starting in the Fall of 2008. It is for children ages 9 months - 2 years accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Miss mack will read books, nursery rhymes, and will involve music and fingerplays. Programming will start on Wednesday, September 17, at 9:30 a.m. and will run about 1/2 hour. This is a free program but registration is required.

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Pajama Storyhour with Santa This is a very special program for children in Kindergarten or pre-school age. The movie, "What is Christmas?" is first shown to the audience. Following the movie, Santa arrives and reads The Night Before Christmas. He will then visit with all the children attending this program. Santa dust is distributed to everyone upon leaving.

This is a free program and is held on the first Friday and Saturday in December at 7:00. Registration is required as seating is limited.

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Sign Language Playgroup This is the second year this playgroup is being offered at Lee-Whedon. Certified Sign Language Instructor, and founder of Little Hands Learning, Colleen Smith, will offer four consecutive classes with themes for each class. This playgroup offers a fun and interative way to learn beginning sign language through fun activities, songs and stories. This is a free program for hearing children ages 3-5. At least one parent or caregiver must participate with each child . Space is limited so call now to register. Check back for the next class schedule after the first of the year.

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Children's Award Books A complete listing of the Caldecott and Newbery books.

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Lee-Whedon Memorial Library
620 West Avenue • Medina, NY 14103
Email: info@medinalibrary.org
Phone: (585) 798-3430
Fax: (585) 798-4398