The Conway Public Library welcomes children & families!
Please visit our Calendar of Events for specific dates and times of our programs.
Call 447-5552 or email tnarducci@conwaypubliclibrary.org with questions.
Storytimes
Tuesday Tales: every Tuesday @ 10:30 AM
Join us for a lap-sit storytime for babies and toddlers (0-3) and their caregivers to explore stories, songs, various, and all-around fun. Appropriate for young children and their families. Caregiver involvement is highly encouraged as a way to promote bonding and the modeling of listening, engagement and learning.
Pajama Story time: 2nd Thursday @ 6:00 PM
Get cozy for Pajama Story Time! Join us on the second Thursday of each month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Children are invited to wear their favorite pajamas and bring a stuffed friend or comfort item as we share bedtime stories, sing fun songs, and enjoy simple nighttime-themed activities. It’s the perfect way to wind down your day with a little magic and a lot of imagination!
Unquie Storytime:
Once Upon a Story Hour: Last Thursday @ 4:30 PM
Join us for a remarkable story hour every month on the last Thursday! Each session features different storytellers, including Ms. Frizzle, Mother Goose, Carmen Sandiego, and many others, who will share themed stories. After the storytelling, there will be fun activities to enjoy. Everyone is welcome! Please note that an adult must accompany children under 10 years old.
Coming in the Fall
Movin' and Groovin' at the Library: every Friday @ 10:30 AM
Join us at the library from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM for an exciting program designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers! Led by Tessa and Drea, this vibrant experience invites your little ones to dance, stretch, and develop essential gross motor skills while igniting their imaginations in a playful environment. Dress comfortably for movement, and don’t forget to prepare for occasional outdoor adventures, no matter the season!
Please note on the last Friday of each month, the storytime will be slightly delayed and will start at 10:45 AM. This program is also seasonal, from Fall into Spring.
Storytime . . .
- Helps children develop a lifetime love of books and reading
- Provides early language and early literacy skills
- Extends reading experience with music and finger rhymes
- Helps build memory with repetition
- Introduces children to being part of a group and helps with school readiness and social skills
- Provides phonological awareness and listening skills
- Models the joy of connectedness through reading aloud
- Introduces children and parents to high quality books and library materials.
Storytime Guidelines
- Parent/caregiver participation is the key to success of this program. Please join in the activities and show your child it's fun!
- Your child does take cues from you, the adult. During storytime, the storyteller is the main voice. When the storyteller is talking or reading, all other adult voices should be off so the child knows where to focus and what to follow.
- Please leave toys and food behind.
- Making an effort to be on time for storytime will help your child transition into attentive listening and reduce distractions for the larger group.
- If your child is crying or otherwise distracting others, please step out and 'regroup.'
- Perfection is not expected! Children may take a while before being ready to sit attentively in a group. With practice, and adults modeling attentive behavior, they will learn over time. Out goal is to have fun with rhymes, songs, books, and other language-building play.