New Smyrna Beach, FL- Children can develop a lifelong love of reading with free programs at the New Smyrna Beach Regional Library, 1001 S. Dixie Freeway.
Preschoolers and their caregivers can take part in these programs:
* Storytime: 10 a.m. Tuesdays. Parents and caregivers share the excitement of reading and listening with their preschoolers. Books, music and a craft fill this half-hour of fun for children ages 2 to 5.
* Baby Time: 10 a.m. Wednesdays. This early-learning program for infants up to 2 years provides a gentle introduction to rhyme, clapping, stories and other babies.
* Listen Up: 10 a.m. Thursdays. Librarians share age-appropriate books and songs with children ages 2 to 5.
*Shake it Up: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Children ages 2 to 5 can take part in movement and activities set to music.
Programs for children in grades K-6 include:
*Lego Challenge: 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Children can use the library's Lego bricks to create projects following special instructions.
*Art Aces: 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Children complete guided art projects in a creative atmosphere.
Youth from birth to 17 will receive a sticker and a book or prize when they sign up for their first library card in September, which is Library Card Sign-up Month.
Registration is not required. For more information, call 386-424-2910, option 5.
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