2400 W. Deer Springs Way
North Las Vegas NV 89084
702-839-2980
http://www.nlvld.org/

Story Time Sessions

Fall - September 1-November 21
Winter - December 1-February 13, 2010
Spring - March 7-May 15, 2010
Summer - June 5-July 31, 2010

A rhyme-time, story time for the very young, which is generally 20 minutes of finger plays, songs, rhymes, and activities. This story time provides the parent/care giver with great ideas for one-on-one interaction and suggestions for terrific age appropriate books and activities to use at home with babies and toddlers. Baby Goose Story Time will delight every child who attends while building important early learning skills. This is a drop-in program and registration is not necessary.

Preschoolers will enjoy a story time program filled with songs, rhymes, chants, puppets, activities, and of course books and stories. The preschool story time curriculum helps children to develop early learning skills necessary for school readiness. Preschool story time sessions are generally a half hour in length and are recommended for children ages 3 to 5. Space is limited and registration is recommended.

Join North Las Vegas Fire Chief Al Gillespie every other Monday for an afternoon of great children’s books. Stop by or call the Aliante Library for more details.

Rain or shine, holiday or not, this story time program is offered every Saturday morning throughout the year. Children ages 3-11 will find something to sing or dance about in this weekend program. You might even find a favorite character on "the big screen" or a holiday game or two. It's always a surprise.

Baby Time is a special activity time just for babies! Enjoy an hour with early childhood educators who will guide you and your baby through the latest techniques in early learning. Brain research shows that your baby is born ready to learn and that exposure to rhyme, music, and baby games will build the foundations necessary for school readiness and school success. Join other parents and babies for a playful, enthusiastic hour of early learning fun! No registration required.

The Mommy and Me Toddler Playgroup is a fun way for you and your toddler to spend time together and to enjoy the company of other parents, care givers, and energetic toddlers. Early childhood specialists will be on hand to share information on a variety of current topics and will provide the day's activities for you and your child to enjoy. This is a great way to enjoy the companionship and support of other parents and care givers, to pick up new "tips and tricks" from the experts and other parents, share frustrations and solutions, celebrate successes, and provide positive, social experiences for your toddler. Bring a snack if you like and be prepared for a fun-filled hour of lively activity! No registration required.

Creating art with a toddler is one of the most rewarding experiences a parent can enjoy. Join early childhood educators from the Family to Family Connection for an hour of arts and crafts especially developed for children under 4 years old. Registration is required.

Great after school fun for children ages 7-11! Explore creative and fun things to do with math, science, and language. These six week sessions will reinforce basic school skills through games and hands-on activities. Seating is limited and registration is required.

Registration Dates:
Fall Session - August 10
Winter Session - December 14
Spring Session - February 22, 2010

The creative arts programs are normally scheduled for Thursday afternoons from 4:30 to 5:30 and usually run 6 to 8 weeks in length. There is a public performance at the conclusion of each program session. Participation in the arts helps students develop critical thinking skills, creative problem solving, effective communication, teamwork, and more. Creative art programs also allow children to express themselves and can improve and strengthen their self esteem. Space is limited in these programs and registration is required.

Registration Dates:
Holiday Pipe Orchestra--September 14
Reader's Theater--February 22, 2010
Studio "A" Art--May 24, 2010

Do I need to register for story time and other programs? Seating is limited for some programs and registration may be either recommended or required depending on the program. Open registration generally begins three weeks prior to program sessions.

How do I register? To register for weekly story times and programs, please contact the children's desk at the Aliante Library by telephone at 839-2980 or visit anytime during regular library hours.

Which story time is the best for my child? Our story time programs are designed with the developmental needs of your child as the central consideration for program content. Please use the age guidelines provided in each story time program description to decide which one is the best fit for your child. Although younger and older siblings are welcome, you will find that the program content focuses on the developmental needs for the ages indicated for each of the listed programs. For example, story times for babies will focus on the developmental needs of babies, and preschool story time will address the developmental needs of older children who are acquiring early literacy skills critical for school success. Content for story time programs is based on current research in brain development, best practices in early childhood education, and Nevada's pre-K standards.

May I switch to a different program or to a different session? The answer to both questions is "yes". Your child's maturity level and developmental age will help guide your choice of programs. Your child's experience in a particular program will be the best benchmark for choosing the right program. If you need to make a change, please contact the children's desk for space availability.

What if my child is unable to attend their normally scheduled story time session? Children miss their story time sessions for any number of reasons that range from illness to scheduling conflicts. If you miss a session, please feel welcome to attend another session that week. The evening and weekend story time sessions are also a great way to make up a missed program.

What if I'm late to story time? Come in! It's never too late to join the fun.

May I bring siblings? Yes, siblings are always welcome. However, we ask that parents keep sibling distractions to a minimum. You may come and go during the story time session as needed to help maintain an enjoyable and positive story time experience for everyone.

This is my first experience with story time, what should I expect? Anything can happen and usually does. It may take a period of adjustment for a child who is new to the story time experience. This is normal. The length of time it takes a child to become comfortable in story time depends on many factors. Just be patient...it will happen. Some helpful tips: Relax! we've all been first time parents; make story time a regular part of their daily routine that fits into meal and nap time schedules; "come and go" as needed during story time to help calm and reassure a child about the new experience; extend the story time experience at home with books and related activities; don't worry about a "perfect" outcome for any craft or story time activity; join in the activities--children love seeing their parents involved in the story time experience; take the opportunity to network with other parents--staying after for a short time if possible enables children to interact with other children; take some time to browse for books; and meet Princess Scales. Most importantly - make learning fun.