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Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
Community: City of Hampton enjoy stories, songs, and activities designed for infants and toddlers ages 0-2 years.siblings of all ages are always welcome! daycare groups should call ahead to discuss interest.
Preschool Storytime is a storytime program designed for preschoolers aged 3 to 5 and their caregivers, featuring stories, rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and other activities. Space is limited; pick up a free ticket at the Youth Services desk starting 30 minutes […]
Help build early language skills as your child moves from crawling to walking. Storytimes include rhymes, books, and hands-on activities to build pre-reading and large motor skills. Ages 12-23 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Join us every Thursday for Story Time! Admission is $10, which includes open play + Story Time! Story Time: 10:00–10:30 AM Enjoy open play before and after! Bring your little ones for a fun morning of stories, play, and learning!
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required.
You are your child's teacher! In this 45 minute session, parents and caregivers will learn techniques to support early literacy at home through daily routines as they sing, talk, read, write, and play together. Attendees will be eligible to receive […]
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership […]
Join us for a preschool focused skill building hour at the library. We will sing songs, read stories, practice writing, and dance. For ages 3-5 with caregivers.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available on a […]
Come visit your Newport News Barnes & Noble every Thursday at 10:30am for a weekly Storytime feature various curated stories for our littlest readers. We love Storytime so much, we decided to do it on the Weekend too!! Come in […]
Join us as we enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and fingerpaint while building fine motor skills, hand eye coordination, improved body strength, enhances sense of touch, and helps with cognitive development. For ages, 18 months to 3 years. No registration required.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Just 2s is for ages 2 only with a caregiver. Registration is […]
Practice your reading skills by sharing stories with a therapy dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our selection! Ages 5-11. Registration is required.