Busy Bees

I will start storytime programming on October 11th at 1PM. The first 15 minutes will be a lapsit program for children ages birth to three (older siblings are welcome). Parents are required to stay for this part of the program.  There will be fingerplays, songs, and stories (no crafts, although I will post craft ideas on the blog from time to time).

I know it seems like a short amount of time, but developmentally, this is appropriate for the age group. I will evaluate the length of the program after the first six-week session and decide whether to stay with 15 minutes or gradually lengthen the time to 30 minutes.

After the lapsit program, children ages 4-6 are invited to stay for a 30 minute program with more songs and stories.

Space is limited to 15 children. Please call or stop in the library to register. Spaces are filling up quickly.

I am looking forward to meeting you and your children!

And So It Begins…

My name is Amy Dittman and I am the new children’s librarian for Franklin Public Library. I am very excited about beginning this new adventure…

I have always been a storyteller. As a young girl, my family would all be finished eating and my dinner would be long past cold because I was still talking about my exciting day. I have told stories at daycares, nursing homes, the Boy Scout Jamboree, birthday parties, Christmas parties, George Junior, elementary schools, and numerous community events. I have been in love with the storytelling aspect of the theatre since I was cast as a rag doll in the first grade Christmas pageant  (ask me about it and I might sing the song, motions included). I love developing a character and presenting her on a stage. And I love books. All kinds of books. I have a beautiful library in my home to house all my books. Loving books and theater and telling stories makes me a natural for this position. I also have a varied background in teaching (Montessori, vocational, special education, elementary education, daycare, after-school, summer programming---you name it and I have probably taught it) that provides a springboard for working with children of all ages and abilities.

This site will provide information about programming at the library, ideas for activities you can do at home to promote literacy and a love of learning, booklists for all age and interest levels, child development tips, and other topics/ideas/themes that I think you might find useful. I will update the site weekly, although you may see posts more often. I hope you will find it informative and useful.

I look forward to seeing you at the library!