Program Description
Event Details
PLEASE NOTE THE DATE CHANGES AS WE HAVE MOVED SEVERAL SESSIONS TO THURSDAY MORNINGS! THE FINAL TWO SESSIONS WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY.
Come play with us at Quarryville Library for our certified Family Place program! Two programs each week, differentiated by child’s age. If you have children in both groups, you may participate in both or choose a different one each week to get the maximum benefit! Our Thursday sessions will be offered in partnership with Solanco School District. Our final session (Wednesday, 10/22) will bring a special visitor, the Library System Bookmobile!Come play with us at Quarryville Library for our Family Place program! Two programs each week, differentiated by child’s age. If you have children in both groups, you may participate in both or choose a different one each week to get the maximum benefit!
11:00 – 12:00 pm – Parent-child workshop (three through five with caregiver) -providing a welcoming community environment with resources that families need to nurture their children’s development to help ensure they enter school ready and able to learn. This program provides more structure, with a read-aloud and art activity incorporated.
Weekly topics: Italicized guests are tentative
- Thursday September 25: Pediatric Nutrition with Penn State Extension
- Thursday October 2: Speech and Language Development with Lancaster County Intervention
- Thursday October 9: Growth and Development with Thrive to Five / Parents as Teachers
- Wednesday October 15: Music and Movement with CAP Lancaster Parents as Teachers
- Wednesday October 22: Basic literacy with Library System Bookmobile
Each week offers opportunities for children to play with developmentally appropriate toys in a play group setting and for parents to meet and question community experts in the areas of child development, speech and language, nutrition, play, movement, and music.
Ages three to five, with a caregiver. Older and younger siblings welcome!
Disclaimer(s)
Accessibility
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.