October 2013 Happenings at Otranto!

Hi all,
Fall is finally here.  Get ready for falling leaves, pumpkins and wonderful programs at the Otranto Road Regional Library! 

Below are the programs for October 2013. 

 

Children’s October 2013 Programs

  

STORYTIMES
 
Babygarten
Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 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.
 
Time for Twos
Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 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, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 at 10:30 a.m.
Child must be 3 by start date
Age appropriate stories, flannelboard and finger plays.
 
Preschool Zone
Mondays, October 7, 14, 21, 28 at 11:30 a.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
 
Thursday, October 3 at 10:30 a.m.
Jumpstart’s Read for the Record: “Otis” by Loren Long  
This year’s book will capture kids’ attention as well as teach an important lesson on helping others.  
 
Thursday, October 24 at 10:30 a.m.
Fall Harvest Festival   
Celebrate the season of change with stories, songs and a craft.
 
SCHOOL AGE SPECIALS
 
Wednesday, October 16 at 4:00 p.m.
STEM Program: Slime Time
Don’t wear your favorite clothes to the library today. We’re making slime!
  
Wednesday, October 30 at 4:00 p.m.
Spooktacular Science   
Join us in our mad science lab as we conduct spooky science experiments sure to give you a fright!     
  
Thursday, October 31 (all day)  
PAL: Create Your Own Halloween Mask  
Don’t have a Halloween costume yet? Stop by the Children’s Department to create your own mask…just in time for Halloween.    
 
FAMILY PROGRAMS
 
Wednesday, October 9 at 4:00 p.m.
Family Fire Safety Program with Bianca Sancic
October is Fire Prevention Month. Bring the entire family to learn ways to improve safety at home, school or work from a fire.
 
Saturday, October 12 at 11:00 a.m.
DIY Arts and Crafts with Miss Grace
Being crafty and creative is easier than you think.
 
You can also find the October Calendar of Events at all CCPL locations and online at http://www.ccpl.org  
 
We look forward to seeing you at Otranto this month.