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Winter 2024 Children’s Programming
For more information and to register for the programs, please call the Greenberg Children’s Library at 843- 292-7382 or visit the library. Registration is required for all programs and space is limited for some programs.
Family Storytime
The library will offer Family Storytime from January 6 to April 21 on Monday evenings for children 2-5 years old. The storytime will include stories, fingerplays, bubbles, puppets, simple crafts, and music for these programs. Family storytime will begin at 6:00 p.m. and lasts 30 minutes.
Toddler Storytime
The library will offer Toddler Storytime from January 7 to April 22 on Tuesday mornings for two-year-olds. The storytime will include stories, fingerplays, bubbles, puppets, simple crafts, and music for these programs. Toddler Storytime will begin at 9:30 a.m. and lasts 20 minutes.
Preschool Storytime
The library will offer Preschool Storytime from January 7 to April 22 on Tuesday mornings for children 2-5 years old. The storytime will include stories, fingerplays, bubbles, puppets, simple crafts, and music for these programs. Preschool storytime will begin at 10:30 a.m. and lasts 30 minutes.
Bilingual Storytime
The library will offer Bilingual Storytime from January 7 to April 22 on Tuesday evenings for children 2-5 years old. The storytime will include stories, fingerplays, puppets, and music for these programs. Bilingual storytime will begin at 6:00 p.m. and lasts 30 minutes.
Baby Storytime
The library will offer programs for babies 0 – 23 months old from January 9 to April 24 on Thursday mornings. An adult caregiver will need to stay with the baby during the 15-minute program. The programs will consist of music, fingerplays, bubbles, and stories appropriate for these age groups. Baby Storytime will begin at 10:30 a.m.
Craft Club
The library will offer a Thursday Craft Program for children in grades 5K-2nd from January 9 to April 24 at 3:30 p.m. A variety of art forms will be introduced at each program. Craft club will begin at 3:30 p.m. and last 30-45 minutes. Registration is required. Space is limited.
STEM Lab
The library will offer a Monday STEM Program for children in grades 3-5 from January 6 to April 21 at 3:30 p.m. Children will be doing a variety of STEM activities. STEM Lab will begin at 3:30 p.m. and last 30-45 minutes. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Lego Club
The library will offer Lego Club on the second Tuesday of each Month for children ages 6-11. Children will design a variety of items with Legos. The meetings will be on December 10. The meetings will begin at 3:30 p.m. and last 1 hour. Our next meeting will be on December 10th.
Game Club
The library will offer a Gaming Club on the first Wednesday of the month for children ages 6-11. Children will learn about new games, play, socialize, and experience cultural enrichment. Participants will build strengths in problem-solving, teamwork, communication, and STEAM skills. Our next meeting will be on January 8. Game Club will begin at 3:30 and last an hour. Registration is required. Space is limited.
Daycare centers may call for a separate appointment for Preschool Storytime.
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Pokemon Fan Club
Pokemon Fan Club
Activities will include learning how to play Pokémon trading cards, Pokémon Go, mainline game (i.e. Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet) tournaments, manga reading circles, trivia, crafts, and more. Our fall dates are September 11th, October 9th, November 13th, and December 11th. Registration is required. Space is limited.
This program will be geared towards rising 5th through 12th graders and is free of charge. Some materials such as playing card mats and crafting supplies will be provided, though attendees are encouraged to bring their own equipment. This equipment may include gaming consoles, trading cards, or mobile devices.
Our next program date is set for Wednesday, December 11th at 4:30 p.m. in the Stukes Meeting Room.
For more information, please contact Caleb Gainey at 843-292-7384 or cgainey@florencelibrary.org
New for Fall 24! Barbie and Ken Club
The Florence County Library is thrilled to announce the launch of the Barbie and Ken Club, a new and exciting program designed to inspire early literacy and creativity among young community members. This engaging initiative is open to children from 5K through 5th grade and promises a fun and educational experience.
The Barbie and Ken Club, inspired by the iconic dolls, offers a multi-faceted program where children can explore a variety of activities. Participants will enjoy dress-up sessions, tea time, crafting, and creating new stories with their fellow Barbie enthusiasts.
The program is free to attend, and some materials, such as crafting supplies and other related items, will be provided. Attendees are encouraged to dress up their Barbie and Ken dolls to join in the fun.
Event Info:
- Wednesday, December 18th @ 3:30 PM – Joseph Stukes Meeting Room
Registration for the Barbie and Ken Club and other children’s programming opens on August 5th. Don’t miss this opportunity to spark creativity and learning in a playful environment!
For more information, please contact the Greenberg Children’s Library at 843-292-7382 or email the children’s department at kids@florencelibrary.org.
Tutor.com now available!
The South Carolina State Library is providing access to tutor.com now on an ongoing basis. Tutor.com is an online tutoring company founded in 1998 that connects students to tutors in online classrooms. Users can connect with live tutors of more than 40 subjects online, including math, science, essay writing, foreign language, and test prep.
We would also recommend checking out www.amazingeducationalresources.com for educational and entertainment resources provided by individual content creators as well as companies during this period.
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government
Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government, a service of the Government Publishing Office (GPO), is designed to inform students, parents, and educators about the Federal Government, which issues the publications and information products disseminated by the GPO’s Federal Depository Library Program. It is our hope that Ben’s Guide to the U.S. Government fulfills that role.
Kid’s e-Reading Room
Due to overwhelming demand, we have added a Kid’s e-Reading Room to our Jasmine Digital Library. This is a new service, especially for parents worried about some of the more adult e-book and audiobook holdings in Jasmine or ones that want more targeted searching for their children. The new site gives the normal subject browsing but also offers the ability to filter juvenile e-books by Interest, ATOS, Lexile, and Reading Level.
Education doesn’t just begin when a child reaches kindergarten– it begins at birth.
Over the years The School Foundation has prided itself on supporting and contributing to Florence School District 1’s K-12 teachers and students. With the creation of the Start SMART program, we’ve added a brand new goal– assisting parents in preparing their children for kindergarten.
Virtual Storytimes
For those of our patrons who can’t make our normal storytimes, we present prerecorded videos of our children’s staff reading several different books that you can access through our new YouTube channel.
DaybyDaySC.org & Tumblebooks
Check out these two great sites for your early childhood literacy needs.
Click Here for more information on each of these sites.
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For registration or more information, please contact Children’s Services @:
Phone (843) 292.7382 | Fax (843) 661.7544
E-mail kids@florencelibrary.org