Archive for October 2022

Our Sensory Story Time is developed with support from early intervention therapists from Connections Early Intervention and Supports for children with sensory needs. In this inclusive environment, library staff work to provide routine, structure, and sensory experiences to meet the needs of the children and families that attend. This program encourages children to come as they are! Intended for ages 2-5 but siblings are welcome

General overview of Monarch Butterfly release program For the EPL Summer Reading Club closing event in 2020, Michelle Ayello – a volunteer who raises butterflies from caterpillars – brought hatching chrysalides (chrysalises) to the library lawn for an educational release adventure. Collection materials and displays on the subject were provided for checkout in the weeks leading up to, and following the event.

Monthly Books ‘n’ Barks. Read to the Lehigh Valley Therapy dogs with teacher librarian Sue Monroe at the public library, held the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30pm. This is a reading program for K-grade 3. Therapy pets allow children to focus on the animal instead of feeling self-conscious themselves

Monthly Teen Writers Group. Join teacher librarian Sue Monroe at the public library to write from new prompts and talk about the process of writing – reading aloud not required! Held the second Thursday of each month at 6pm. The instructor has a different set of prompts that she hands out to the teens each month. The teens pick a particular prompt that they find interesting from the list, and then write for ten to 15 minutes. Afterwards, they may read out loud, or the instructor reads it, or they do not need to share

Infant lapsit program “Baby’s First Storytime” we offer a brief story, bounces, fingerplays, music and movement activities (based upon the Every Child Ready to Read framework) followed by a 1/2 hour of free play with sensory toys allowing caregivers to build community.

Library Reference Staff instruct patrons in using their personal devices in one on one scheduled sessions. These sessions can cover topics including: hands-on help with your smartphone, tablet, laptop or e-reader, downloading an app or program, using Zoom or Skype, using free library media resources like eBooks, and downloading audiobooks from Libby, as well as others.