Miss Gracie's Arts and Crafts Hour

Crafters of all abilities and ages came out Saturday, February 16th to make Valentine's Day crafts with Miss Gracie Dunbar.   Miss Gracie will return to Otranto very soon so you can get your chance to enjoy a crafty Saturday at Otranto. 

March 2013 Happenings at Otranto

March is quickly approaching and we have some wonderful programs in the Otranto Children's Department to help you and your family celebrate the end of winter and beginning of spring.

Beginning Tuesday, March 5th at 3 PM, stop by to check out our brand new storytime, PRESCHOOL ZONE!  

MARCH 2013 CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS

STORYTIMES
Babygarten
Mondays, March 4, 11 at 10:30 a.m.
For 0-18 months with adult
Babygarten is a class designed for infants and their caregivers where they will share nursery rhymes, songs and books in a language rich environment.

Wee Reads
Mondays, March 18, 25 at 10:30 a.m.
For 0-23 months with adult
Age appropriate stories, flannel board and finger plays.

Time for Twos
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 at 10:30 a.m.
For 2 year olds with adult
Child must be 2 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.

Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 27 at 10:30 a.m
Child must be 3 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.

Preschool Zone Storytime (NEW PROGRAM!!!)
Tuesdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 at 3:00 p.m.
Child must be 3 by start date
Join us for an early literacy program based on Good Start, Grow Smart: South Carolina Early Learning Standards.

PRESCHOOL SPECIALS
Friday, March 1 at 10:00 a.m.
PLAY: Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
To celebrate the birthday of beloved children’s author, Theodore Geisel – also known as Dr. Seuss – kids are invited to a special birthday party in his honor with games, stories, treats, and a special visit from the “Cat in the Hat”.

Wednesday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m.
Easter Eggs ‘R Us
Hop in for an “egg-cellent” time with activities and a craft. Create colorful eggs to take home just in time for Easter.


SCHOOL AGE SPECIALS
Tuesday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m.
Leapin’ Leprechauns: St. Patrick’s Day Stories for Young Readers
Help us celebrate the holiday with some great stories and fun activities about St. Patrick’s Day. You just might walk out with a pot o’ gold!

Wednesday, March 20 (all day)
PAL: Go Fly a Kite!
Calling all creative kids! Stop by and create a kite out of everyday materials to use on windy March days.


SATURDAY PROGRAMS
Saturday, March 30 at 11:00 a.m.
PLAY: Boogie with Books!
Put on your dance shoes with dance instructor, Jamie Bierdz, as she brings books to life with creative dance moves.


All of our programs are free and you and your family are invited to attend, even if you do not have a CCPL library card!