Storytimes
Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM
Wednesday Evenings at 6:30 PM
Thursday Afternoons at 1:15 PM

Registration is not required!

INFORMATION for PARENTS:

This is an independent storytime where children sit and listen to stories all by themselves. Storytime is designed to introduce children to books and libraries in a positive, enjoyable way. The program time averages 45 minutes to 1 hour and includes a variety of stories, fingergames, action rhymes, and a related craft. Along with aiding the development of listening and motor skills, storytime is also a time when children can learn socialization skills with children their own age.

To help provide an optimal learning atmosphere for your child during storytime, please observe the following guidelines:

• Storytime children should be mature enough to attend storytime without parental supervision. Sometimes only a month or two in your child's development can make a big difference in his/her readiness for storytime.
• Parents and younger siblings should normally wait outside the story room. We do ask that you stay in the library while your child is in storytime to make sure that your child knows where you are and does not feel abandoned.
• If a child is new to storytime and reluctant to attend without a parent, we suggest that you attend with your child the first one or two times. Parents who find it necessary to attend should be prepared to participate along with the storytime children by sitting on the floor & interacting with the stories and fingergames. No cell phones please!

Baby Time
with Miss Linda
Friday mornings 10:30

Registration is not required!

INFORMATION for PARENTS:

Baby Time is designed for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. It is intended to introduce babies to the library in a positive way. This is a lapsit program running 30 - 45 minutes. It includes 15 - 20 minutes of structured time (songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, nursery rhymes) and then 15 - 30 minutes of free play time. No cell phones please!

Toddler Time
with Miss Mija
Wednesday mornings at 10:30 AM
Thursday mornings at 10:30 AM

Registration is not required!

INFORMATION for PARENTS:

Toddler Time is designed for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. It is intended to introduce toddlers to books and libraries in a positive way. This program runs 25 - 35 minutes and includes songs, rhymes, fingerplays, short books, and a craft. Caregivers should remain in the storyroom and are encouraged to join in the activities. No cell phones please!

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INFORMATION for PARENTS:

The Internet contains many different kinds of material and its links can take you to many places. Some of these places may not be suitable for children. In creating this page, the South Plainfield Public Library staff has attempted to choose the best websites available, but we cannot be responsible for accuracy of information at these sites. We have also attempted to choose only 'child-safe' websites, but because websites change frequently, and may contain links to many other sites, we cannot guarantee child-safe content. Some of these sites include commercial advertisements. Please supervise your child's exploration of the Web and make sure that the journey is a healthy one. For advice about how to keep your child safe online, we recommend:

• Get NetWise
• Kids Privacy
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If your children will be using the South Plainfield Public Library's computers to access the internet, please be sure to read our Computer Use & Internet Access Policy.

INFORMATION for PARENTS:

The Internet contains many different kinds of material and its links can take you to many places. Some of these places may not be suitable for children. In creating this page, the South Plainfield Public Library staff has attempted to choose the best websites available, but we cannot be responsible for accuracy of information at these sites. We have also attempted to choose only 'child-safe' websites, but because websites change frequently, and may contain links to many other sites, we cannot guarantee child-safe content. Some of these sites include commercial advertisements. Please supervise your child's exploration of the Web and make sure that the journey is a healthy one. For advice about how to keep your child safe online, we recommend:

• Get NetWise
• Kids Privacy
• B Net Savvy : Internet Safety for Parents
• MediaSmarts games for kids

Click here for more computer safety & privacy links

If your children will be using the South Plainfield Public Library's computers to access the internet, please be sure to read our Computer Use & Internet Access Policy.