STORYTIME IS FOR EVERYONE! FIND THE RIGHT STORYTIME FOR YOU.
WHAT IS EARLY LITERACY? (AGES 0-5)
Early literacy encompasses what children need to experience before they learn how to read and write. This begins in the first three years of a child's life and is related to the interaction children have with books, everyday language through talking, singing, writing and playing. Help your child get ready to read with simple activities every day including:
- Talking with children is one of the best ways to help them learn new words and information.
- Singing is a natural way for children to learn about language and the parts of words.
- Reading together is the most important way to help children get ready to read.
- Writing and reading go together. Scribbling and writing help children learn that written words stand for spoken language.
- Playing helps children put thoughts into words and think symbolically so they understand that spoken and written words can stand for real objects and experiences.
Learn more about the Every Child Ready to Read parent education initiative here or visit your library branch to experience a storytime based on these five practices.
THE NEXT STORYTIME SEASON WILL RUN FROM January 8 - April 27, 2024 AT ALL LIBRARY BRANCHES.
Preschool Time / Storytime Fun
Enjoy an early literacy program focused on school-readiness skills perfect for preschoolers who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
Baby Time / Trit Trot
Enjoy an early literacy program for infants focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, bounces, and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-16 months and their caregivers.
Storytime and Puppets
Enjoy a program perfect for preschoolers to learn through stories, rhymes, movement, and song. The puppets perform fun songs as we sing and dance along. Program is intended for Ages 3+ and their caregivers.
Sounds and Stories- NEW!
Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers with the best of our popular Toddler Time and Dance Party programs combined. Focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Program is intended for Ages 16 months-3 years and their caregivers.
Toddler Time
Enjoy an early literacy program for active toddlers focused on developmental skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Program is intended for Ages 16 months-3 years and their caregivers.
Family Time
Enjoy an early literacy program for the entire family who will learn through stories, rhymes, songs and more. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Spanish Storytime- NEW!
Enjoy an early literacy program for all ages in the family that is presented primarily in Spanish. Focused on developmental and school readiness skills consisting of stories, rhymes, fingerplays, and more. Perfect for families that speak Spanish or who want to learn the language. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Tiny Tales
Join us for a special thematic early literacy storytime out in your community at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley's Garden House. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Storytime at the Airport
Don't miss storytime at Winchester Regional Airport where you can hear a story, dance, and then get up close to PLANES! Watch them take off and land right on the tarmac. Program is intended for Ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
Upcoming Storytime Events
Storytime and Puppets - Love My World
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Photography Notification
While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25. Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Photography Notification
While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25. Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.
Storytime and Puppets - Love My World
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Photography Notification
While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25. Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.
Handley Spring Carnival
Remembering Together
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.
Photography Notification
While we do allow professional photography inside the property of Handley Regional Library System, we do ask that we are notified ahead of time of photoshoots at 540.662.9041 x 25. Photography activities may be limited to specific areas due to reserved use and cannot impede any patron activity using the library.
Preschool Playtime: Tinkergarten
Baby Playtime: Soulshine Yoga
Storytime at Clarke!
Disclaimer(s)
Library Consent Statement for Photography and Video
Programs, events, and daily happenings sponsored by Handley Regional Library System may be photographed or recorded. Attendance at any sponsored program, event or general library use constitutes the consent of all attendees and the consent of the parents or legal guardians of any minor children in attendance, to the future broadcast, publication, and other use of photography or videos at the sole direction of Handley Regional Library System.