Julia

Sing Along with Storytime Shorts

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What songs were important to you when you were growing up? Do you have any favorite songs to sing with the little ones in your life? One special toddler in my life loves the Choo-Choo Song, which is a part of our welcome routine at Bouncing Babies and Little Movers storytimes on Mondays and Tuesdays. Like many young children, this toddler loves singing about taking the “choo choo” train to Nana’s house, Mama’s house, Auntie’s house, and all of the other important people in his life.

You can listen to Jill sing the Choo Choo song in our Storytime Videos collection. Here you’ll find many of our favorite fingerplays, stories, and, of course, songs. This collection is a great way to learn new songs and sing along with all of your storytime favorites.

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Jill

Calling all families with babies!

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Do you have a baby in your life? We have a storytime just for you!

What

The library offers Bouncing Babies and Little Movers Storytimes. Both storytimes feature songs, rhymes, lap bounces, a unison read book, bubbles, and other activities such as parachute or dancing with your baby. After both storytimes we bring out baby-appropriate toys and invite families to stay for a baby play group and social time for adult caregivers.

When

Bouncing Babies is on Mondays, and Little Movers is on Tuesdays. Both start at 10 a.m. and are about 20 minutes long. No registration is required, so feel free to pop in whenever your schedule allows! See our full storytime schedule for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and the whole family.

Who

Bouncing Babies is intended for pre-walkers, approximately 0-12 months. Little Movers is intended for babies on the move, approximately 12-24 months. Bouncing Babies is a relaxed gathering with a lot of face to face interaction between baby and caregiver, while Little Movers is an active storytime with built in music and movement activities. No matter your baby’s developmental stage or activity level, you are sure to find a good fit for them at one of our storytimes. Still not sure which baby storytime to pick? Feel free to try both and see which storytime is better for your family.

Questions?

We hope that you and your baby come and try out a baby storytime very soon! If you have questions, our staff is always here to help. Please call 715-839-5007 or email ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us. If you know someone with a baby who may like to join us, please help us spread the word!