Preschool Storytimes
Toddler Time

Preschool Storytimes

Preschool Storytime is for children ages 3, 4 and 5. To ensure a quality Storytime for them, interruptions and distractions, such as younger children in the room, should be minimized.

Preschool Storytime supports early literacy by offering:

• Vocabulary development
• Experiences with a variety of literature
• Children's participation in language-related activities

Bennett Martin Library
136 S. 14^th Street
(402) 441-8566
Tuesdays, 10:15 AM
No preschool storytime August 5 or 12.

Anderson Branch Library
3635 Touzalin Avenue
(402) 441-8540
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM

Arnold Heights Branch Library
3815 NW 54^th Street
(402) 441-8580
Thursdays, 7:00 PM
No preschool storytime in August.

Bethany Branch Library
1810 North Cotner Blvd.
(402) 441-8550
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m

Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior Street
(402) 441-4250
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM
Thursdays, 10:30 AM
No preschool storytime in August.

Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity)
2400 S. 56^th Street
(402) 441-8560
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
Thursdays, 10:30 AM
No preschool storytime in August.

South Branch Library
2675 South Street
(402) 441-8570
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM and 2:00 PM

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14^th Street
(402) 441-4460
Tuesdays, 10:30 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 AM

Fire Fighters Visit Libraries!

Firefighters with Lincoln Fire and Rescue will be special guest readers at preschool storytimes at Lincoln City Libraries throughout 2008.

Deputy Fire Chief, Jeanne Pashalek says, "A large part of our job is the interactions we have with the community at various levels, not just emergency services. We take pride in our commitment to public education and this is just an example of how we can reach out and impact people of all ages in the community.  We are looking forward to the opportunity to read to the preschoolers at our local libraries."

In honor of the firefighters' visits, the preschool storytime will feature a firefighter theme, followed by a trip outside for children to see a fire truck up close.

The schedule of visits, March through June is:

Thursday, March 20, 7:00 p.m. Arnold Heights Branch Library 3815 NW 54th St. 441-8580 Tuesday, March 25, 10:30 a.m. Anderson Branch Library 3835  Touzalin Ave. 441-8540 Tuesday, April 1, 10:15 a.m. Bennett Martin Public Library 136 S. 14th St. 441-8566 Thursday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. Bethany Branch Library 1810 N. Cotner Blvd. 441-8550 Tuesday, May 6, 7:00 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library 1530 Superior St. 441-4250 Thursday, May 22, 10:30 a.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) 2400 S. 56th St. 441-8560 Tuesday, June 3, 10:30 a.m. Walt Branch Library 6701 S. 14th St. 441-4460 Tuesday, June 10, 2:00 p.m. South Branch Library 2675 South St. 441-8570

Here is a slideshow of photos taken at firefighter storytimes at various Lincoln City Libraries. Start slideshow; the pictures change every five seconds.

Lincoln City Libraries invites parents and their children ages 18 to 36 months to participate in Toddler Time! Parents and children attend together, to enjoy some reading aloud, singing, playing, and dancing - together! It's a great way to enjoy library time with other children and adults.

Toddler Time is available at these locations:

Anderson Branch Library
3635 Touzalin Avenue
(402) 441-8540
Mondays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM

Eiseley Branch Library
1530 Superior Street
(402) 441-4250
Wednesdays, 10:35 to 10:55 AM
No Toddler Time in August.

Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity)
2400 S. 56^th Street
(402) 441-8560
Tuesdays, 10:35 to 10:55 AM
Thursdays, 10:35 to 10:55 AM
No Toddler Time in August.

Walt Branch Library
6701 S. 14^th Street
(402) 441-4460
Tuesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM
Wednesdays, 10:30 to 10:50 AM
No Toddler Time in August.