Amesbury Public Library
Facebook
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Trustees
  • Friends
  • News
  • Contact Us
  • My Account

KIDS’ PLACE

The children’s room staff is dedicated to promoting literacy for children of all ages and supporting those who work with them!
about.png
Books & More
Teen Scene
Kids' Place
  • Winter Reading Program
  • Upcoming Events
  • Kids’ Curated Pick-Up Request
  • 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
  • Summer Program
  • Homeschooling Resources
  • Teacher Resources
  • Parent Resources
    • Community Resources
  • Kids’ Reference
  • Social Justice for Kids
  • STEAM Information!
  • Storytimes
  • Babytimes
Services
General Info

Babytimes

 

Welcome to our programs for our youngest patrons!
These programs offer different literacy and learning opportunities for your under 2 year old!


Mother Goose on the Loose:

FOR 0 – 23 month olds and their caregivers

NEXT SESSION! 

Fridays at 9:45am
September 16 – November 4
(NOTE: There will be no program on 9/30) 

THIS IS OUTDOORS
We’ll be in the side yard of the Library
We’ll have some blankets, but feel free to bring your own!
If the weather is downpours, we will cancel

No registration is required, but space can be limited.
We welcome older siblings as long as space is permitting (which usually it is). We often suggest you bring a doll or stuffie so that the sibling can follow along with the rhymes. 

What is Mother Goose on the Loose?

“Mother Goose on the Loose is an early literacy program that uses rhymes and songs to help pre-reading children get ready for reading. It incorporates music, movement, ritual, repetition, positive reinforcement, developmental tips, nursery rhymes, illustrations, puppets, musical instruments, colored scarves, and book reading into a fun-filled thirty minute session for children with their parent or caregiver.” See www.mgol.org for more information.

Do I need to register?

No. Registration is not necessary. 

Can I bring my child to all sessions?

Certainly! Infants and babies love repetition and so you will hear many of the same songs and rhymes, but for each session we read different books and change a couple of rhymes or songs. This program is designed for you to attend as much as you and your baby are able (around nap times, of course!)

My child won’t sit still for half an hour, can I come?

No baby can sit still for that long! At this age kids do wander, crawl, or otherwise occupy themselves and we expect this. Your child, however, can still hear your voice and so if you keep singing and rhyming your child will certainly be benefiting from the program! (We also move around as well!) We only ask if your child gets very upset, that you step out of the room to calm him/her, if needed.

This program was made possible by a grant from MBLC and the Institute for Museum of Library Services.


SIGNING WITH YOUR BABY

Why should I sign with me child?

Below are some facts and articles about the advantages of signing with a young baby. Children will communicate sooner and will have less tantrums. And it’s a way for both of you to learn a new language!

Short fact handout from American Library Assoc.

What is American Sign Language

Online Video Sign Language Dictionaries:

http://www.signingsavvy.com

http://www.aslpro.com/cgi-bin/aslpro/aslpro.cgi

http://www.signwithme.com

https://www.handspeak.com/word/

  • What's New in Kid's Place

    Curated Pick-Up

    Want some recommendations? We are happy to help! You can always call the library or email either reference@amesburylibrary.org (adult) or ys@amesburylibrary.org (teens and kids), but you can also use our online forms to put in your preferences for either yourself or your kids!

    Adults Curated Curbside Request Form

    Teens Curated Curbside Request Form

    Kids Curated Curbside Request [...]

    Read More

    See what’s new at the library!

    See what new materials have arrived at the library each week!

    Read More

    Box with stamps, notebook, and markings for letterboxing

    Letterboxing in Amesbury

    Search around Amesbury following our clues to find our letterboxes that will lead you to areas around that have historically been used for outdoor activities! Check out clues and get information: https://amesburylibrary.org/letterboxing/

    Read More

AMESBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY: 149 Main Street, Amesbury, MA 01913 - Phone: 978.388.8148 - Directions
This site designed and built with pride by Pixel & Light.
OPEN HOURS
Mon-Wed: 9:30a-8p, Thurs-Fri: 9:30a-5p,
Sat 9:30a-1p & 2-5p, Sun: Closed