Hello, Miss Katherine here! I lead our Jump Start program aimed at babies and toddlers, and Miss Anne leads our Smart Start program aimed at preschoolers. This summer, we are launching Exploration Stations.
One of the most common pieces of feedback we get is that people want more programming. We each lead 7 storytimes a week, and have been trying to find a way to meet that need while also keeping up the same quality and reliability. Starting in June, we will offer drop-in, caregiver-led rooms full of our favorite activities. All of the items are curated to support your child’s physical and mental development, with a focus on early literacy, STEAM concepts, sensory exploration, and play.
Miss Anne’s preschoolers already have a wonderful activity room – this will be very similar, but will be open longer and also available on Fridays.
For our two-year-olds, this will also be a familiar concept – it will be similar to the activity room we already have. Our Terrific Twos storytime program will now be separate and unique from the Baby/Toddler, a development that I am so excited about. And we’re packing the activity room full of toys and materials suitable for a wider age range, from babies through two-year-olds. Rather than just being offered to Terrific Two’s participants, the space will be open to everyone under three. It will be open during and after storytime, perfect if you want the opportunity to extend storytime.
We’re so excited, and we hope you join us in June to experience the fun!
Jump Start Exploration Stations will be open Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30-1 and Friday, 11:30-3
Smart Start Exploration Stations will be open Wednesday – Friday, 11:30-3
