Introducing children to the library at a young age is important in today's world, especially with the rise of technology and e-books. There's nothing wrong with reading a good book on the Kindle, but in my opinion, children are more likely to enjoy the tactile experience of reading a book with pages. It can be difficult to bring a toddler to the library (quiet is just not their jam), so the Children's section at Craven County Library is especially helpful! There are tons of books, of course, but also puppets, puzzles, mats to lay on, and computers with educational programs. The Children's department also puts on several Story Time hours throughout the week. "Time Out for Toddlers" is a program directed towards children aged 18 months through 3 years. It is held on Fridays at 9:30 and 10:30am. For older children, ages 3-5, there is a Story Time on Tuesdays at 9:30 and 10:30am.
Insider Tip: Get involved! Kids do much better with this program when the parents sing the songs and participate in the activities.
Where To Go:
The Craven County Library is located at 400 Johnson Street, New Bern NC. The Children's department is located to the left of the main desk, and the Children's theater is to the left of the Children's Circulation desk. For more information, check out the library website here.
What To Expect:
They have music playing before the program and the children are welcome to dance around and play before it begins, however once the story time starts, it is expected that the children sit next to their parent quietly. If your child begins to be disruptive, they do expect you to take them outside until they are calm enough to return. The program usually consists of a few songs, a book read aloud, and a puppet show.
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