Storytimes

It's all the best little Bits of Babytime. Join us as we share our favorite ways to use the maracas, wrist bells, and castanets that are included in the April the Babytime on the Go Bags. This is a condensed version of the original Babytime for all you busy adults and busier babies.

Thursdays, April 8, 15, 22, and 29,
May 6, 13, 20, 27, 11 a.m.
Video premieres on Willard’s Facebook and YouTube channels

The April Story Time Grab ‘n’ Go Kits contain materials to participate in the library’s virtual programs for preschool and school-age children. 
Available beginning April 1 while supplies last

The May Grab ‘n’ Go Kits have a Back to Nature theme. All materials go along with the Back to Nature programming by Leila Arboretum every Wednesday in May.
Available Beginning May 1 while supplies last

Learn creative ways to boost your baby's early literacy skills with the April Babytime on the Go bag. This month's bag has a music theme and includes a board book, a castanet, a wristband jingle bell, and two maracas. In addition, it will have an early literacy calendar with a list of everyday activities parents can do to boost babies’ brain and vocabulary development.

Bags available beginning April 1 while supplies last

Rain, Rain, it's time to play, it's story time today! In this story time, Miss Chelsea will sprinkle in some rhymes, some science, a rainy day craft, and a book about why the wonderful rain is so important.

Wednesday, April 21, 11 a.m.,
Video premieres on Willard’s Facebook and YouTube channels

Blankies aren't just for babies, according to Doris the Gorilla. Come along on a jungle adventure as Doris tries to make new friends, who will accept her and her blankie, Frankie. This story time will feature the book “Frankie the Blankie” by Jennifer Sattler.

Wednesday, April 28, 11 a.m.,
Video premieres on Willard’s Facebook and YouTube channels

Each month, the library hosts a Bilingual Story Time in English and Burmese.

April: 'Five Little Monkeys'
The April interactive Bilingual Story Time will feature the book "Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed" by Eileen Christelow. Participants will learn how to count to five in English and Burmese. This story time will include a book, a fun activity, and a craft.
Thursday, April 29, 6 p.m.
Video premieres on Willard’s Facebook and YouTube channels

May: 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'
The May interactive Bilingual Story Time will feature "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Children will learn how to pronounce names of food in English and Burmese. This story time will include a book, a fun activity, and a craft from the May Grab ‘n’ Go Bags.
Thursday, May 27, 6 p.m.
Video premieres on Willard’s Facebook and YouTube channels

May is finally here, and many of us are ready to go outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Katy Avery from Leila Arboretum will present a four-part Back to Nature Series. Katy will lead youngsters through some amazing hands-on activities that will inspire the nature lover inside of us.

Wednesdays, May 5, 12, 19, and 26, 11 a.m.,
Live streaming on Willard's Facebook Page, YouTube, Twitter, and WillardLibrary.org