Toddler Time is our specially designed program for children ages 2 to 5 years old, where each session helps young minds grow through interactive stories, engaging hands-on activities and social interaction.
Toddler Time is a monthly program, every third Tuesday of the Month. Listed below is a schedule of upcoming programs with descriptions. Currently our Toddler Time is a live virtual program on Zoom that includes a story, songs, gallery or object tour and the printable activities below. Past videos of Toddler Time can be found on our YouTube Channel and Facebook page. This program is free for members and $5 for nonmembers.
This program is temporarily suspended due to COVID-19. We hope to start this program again in the near future when we can all meet back together in person.
The weather outside is frightful so staying home is so delightful! For our toddler time this month we will be exploring what winter is like in Sweden. Join us as we read Trouble with Trolls by Jan Brett and have winter fun indoors with snowflake crafts and activities. This program will take place live on Zoom, follow the link below to register.
This month families will get into the holiday spirt and learn about Swedish traditions. We will be reading The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren, learn how to make Swedish holiday decorations and join in the festivities as we dance to seasonal music! Free Craft kits will be available starting Tuesday December 8th and can be picked-up during public hours. Directions are also below in downloadable PDFS. Follow the link below to watch our storytime video on Youtube.
This month Toddler Time will focus on our new exhibition about Swedish illustrator Gustaf Tenggren, We will be reading "The Lion's Paw" by Jane Werner Watson that was illustrated by Tenggren. Will will take a tour through the exhibition From Fairy Tale to Fantasy: The Art of Gustaf Tenggren. Families will learn about storytelling, illustration, and characters through games and activities. Below is a link to the storytime video and downloadable PDFs of the activities.