Arlington Family Connection

RESOURCES - Singalongs and Storytimes

Singalongs for Infants and Toddlers
Tuesdays, 10 - 10:30 am, Robbins Library Community Room (behind Children's Room)
Children from birth to 36 months. Join either Shari Craig or Liz Buchanan for lots of songs and singing games. Due to the popularity of this program the library is issuing tickets to attend. You must register and pick up a ticket before the session. (Register early) Contact the Children's Room for more details. A Russell Fund Program.

Singalong
First Friday of the month, 10 - 10:30 am
Fox Branch Library, 175 Mass Ave East Arlington
All pre-school age children. Even the littlest ones will enjoy the songs and singing games with Liz Buchanan and her guitar. A Russell Fund Program.

Storytimes
Generally, Robbins Library storytimes are drop-in and Fox Branch storytimes require advance sign-up.

Lap Sit Program for infants to age 2.5
Thursdays, 10 - 11:00 am, Fox Branch Library
Story, song and finger play followed by a simple craft, play with toys and socialize.

Toddlers on Thursdays
Thursdays, 10-11:00 am, Robbins Library
Children aged 18 months to 3 yrs with an adult.
15 min of stories, rhymes, fingerplay followed by play, simple craft, and a chance to socialize.

Stories for 3-5 year olds
Wednesdays, 10 - 10:30 am, Robbins Library
With adult or alone, but with an adult close by in the library. Longer stories, rhymes, fingerplay.
Tuesdays, 10:00 am, Fox Branch Library
In May, this drop-in storytime for combined ages will replace the usual 2 1/2 - 3 yr old storytime at 10:00 and 4 -5 yr old storytime at 10:30.

For more detailed information about library programs pick up a copy of the Round Robbins News flyer at the Robbins Library (700 Mass Ave, 781-316-3234) or the Fox Branch Library (175 Mass Ave, 781-316-3198).

Tiny Tunes
Fidelity House
Infant - 5 year olds. 45 minutes of music based activities. The class will integrate singing, playing instruments, dancing and finger songs in a fun environmenty. Parent remains with child. Monday class at 9:30 or 10:30.

Bookstores
Most bookstores have storytimes for young children. Call to find out their schedule.