Beaumont Library Offering Variety of Children's Programs & Outreach

Beaumont Library has begun a whole new schedule of educational activities for children of all ages this fall.

The "Bouncing Babies" story times are for those 2 to 15 months old and take place at 10 a.m. on Mondays. "Toddlers" story times, for "walkers" up to age 3, are at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays.

Preschool story times, for age 3 to 5, are at 10 a.m. on Thursday and Friday. Family story times, for the whole family, are at 4 p.m. on Mondays.

For age 6 to 12, a variety of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) related activities--with things like LEGOs, origami, and experiments--are being held on Thursdays at 3:45 p.m.

Schedules may vary slightly from week to week so be sure to check the library website for up-to-date information. All of the programs last approximately one hour.

Studies show that exposure to early literacy opportunities, such as those provided through Beaumont Library’s regular in-library preschool programs and via the “Ready to Read” van, help ensure that children can enter kindergarten equipped with the skills they need to learn and be successful in school.

Parents and their young children are invited to attend the "R2R" van's public story times held at 11:30 a.m. on Mondays at the Chatigny Community Center, at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays at the Noble Creek Community Center, and at 9 a.m. on Fridays at Petco. Visits are not normally scheduled on fifth Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays of the month, on holidays, or during school breaks.

Beaumont Library, a California Special District independent of both city and county government, provides library services to Beaumont and Cherry Valley and is located at 125 E. 8th Street in Beaumont. Go to bld.lib.ca.us or call 951-845-1357 for more information.