The Children's Department

 "Sail the Seven Seas...Be a Bookaneer" at Our Weekly Story Times

Time Out For Toddlers 18 months-3 years A twenty minute program including books, rhymes, fingerplays, songs, and puppets. Join "Toady the Frog" every Friday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Mini Theater!

Preschool Storysteps Ages 3-5 This thirty minute storytime is held on Tuesday at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the Children's Mini Theater. Follow the footsteps under the rainbow for stories, music, puppetry and much more! (Clifford the Big Red Dog makes an appearance at a recent Preschool Storysteps.)

Children's Story Hour Grades K-2 An after-school adventure for children on Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Children's Mini Theater. This program is offered September through May. Share with friends during this fun-filled hour of storytelling and creative activities.

Movie Day! Grades K-5 Join us for popcorn and a movie on the third Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. Registration is required. InBeTWEEN Grades 3-5 Join us on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month at 4 p.m. for a different fun activity. Solve mysteries, create crafts, play games, learn about other cultures, and more! Registration is required. Story Seekers 10-12 years A one-hour session on Thursday at 4 p.m. Children learn storytelling techniques including oral storytelling, puppetry, and creative dramatics. Registration is required. For more information about weekly story-times and other special programs offered throughout the year, call the Youth Services Department of the New Bern-Craven County Public Library at (252) 638-7815.