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Registration Required Story Times
Family Story Time - KHCPL South
Drop-In Story Time - KHCPL South
Drop-In Story Time - KHCPL Main
Trick-or-Treat Story Time
Thanksgiving Story Time
Annual PJ Story Times

Story times are offered at Kokomo-Howard County Public Library locations for children not yet attending elementary school. Each program features ageappropriate stories, songs, finger plays, and other enjoyable activities that are focused on helping every child be ready to read. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate with children ages nine and under, and are required to assist children ages five and under.

Registration Required Story Times
Session I: September 2nd to October 2nd (Registration begins Monday, August 18th)
Session II: October 14th to November 13th (Registration begins Monday, September 22nd)

Registration is required. Please call or stop by the location you wish to attend.
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Early Talkers (Birth to Two-Year-Olds)
A lap-sit story time for children and their caregivers.
Tuesdays

10:00 to 10:30 a.m. - KHCPL Main
11:00 to 11:30 a.m. - KHCPL Main

Talkers (Two to Three-Year-Olds)
Books, rhythms and rhymes for active children and their caregivers.
Wednesdays

10:00 to 10:30 a.m. - KHCPL Main
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. - KHCPL South
11:00 to 11:30 a.m. - KHCPL Main
1:30 to 2:00 p.m. - KHCPL Main

Thursdays

10:30 to 11:00 a.m. - KHCPL Russiaville
1:30 to 2:00 p.m. - KHCPL South

Pre-Readers (Four and Five-Year-Olds)
Early literacy skills highlighted in story time for preschoolers.
Wednesdays

1:30 to 2:00 p.m. - KHCPL South

Thursdays

10:00 to 10:30 a.m. - KHCPL South
10:00 to 10:30 a.m. - KHCPL Main
1:30 to 2:00 p.m. - KHCPL Main
1:00 to 1:30 p.m. - KHCPL Russiaville

Family Story Time - KHCPL South
October 6th to December 8th
(Total of 10 weeks, no breaks)
Take time out of your busy week to share stories with your children. Learn to integrate early literacy skills through finger plays, songs, and books. For families with children ages 2 through 6, siblings are welcome! Please register at KHCPL South’s Reference Desk or call 765.453.4150.

Mondays

7:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Drop-In Story Time - KHCPL South
December 3rd to December 18th
Story times for children ages 2 through 5; no registration required.

Wednesdays

1:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Thursdays

10:00 to10:30 a.m.

Drop-In Story Time - KHCPL Main
December 2nd to December 11th
No registration required.

Early Talkers (Birth to Two-Year-Olds)
A lap-sit story time for children and their caregivers.
Tuesdays

10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
11:00 to 11:30 a.m.

Talkers (Two to Three-Year-Olds)
Books, rhythms and rhymes for active children and their caregivers.
Wednesdays

10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
11:00 to 11:30 a.m.
1:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Pre-Readers (Four and Five-Year-Olds)
Early literacy skills highlighted in story time for preschoolers.
Thursdays

10:00 to 10:30 a.m.
1:30 to 2:00 p.m.

Trick-or-Treat Story Time - KHCPL South
Dress up in your favorite costume and attend our trick-or-treat party with stories, songs, and snacks. Children ages 2 through 6 are invited. Please register at KHCPL South’s Reference Desk or call 765.453.4150.

Friday, October 31st : 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. - KHCPL South

Thanksgiving Story Time - KHCPL South
Hear stories related to the holiday. Make your very own turkey! Children ages 2 through 5 are invited to celebrate the season. Please register at KHCPL South’s Reference Desk or call 765.453.4150.

Wednesday, November 19th : 10:00 to 10:300 a.m. - KHCPL South

Annual PJ Story Times
Wear your pajamas to the library! Bring a pillow and blanket, listen to holiday
stories, and enjoy an evening of fun and refreshments! A special visitor will
be appearing at each location. Registration is required. Call or come in to
the location you wish to attend to register.

Thursday, December 4th : 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.- KHCPL Russiaville
Thursday, December 11th : 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. - KHCPL Main
Thursday, December 18th : 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. - KHCPL South