Our story hours are for pre-school ages three (3) to five (5) years old. Early literacy practices are taught such as letter and number recognition, shapes, colors, and more. We read at least two books during story hour, followed by a fun craft that aids in the learning process.

Our story hours are for pre-school ages three (3) to five (5) years old. Early literacy practices are taught such as letter and number recognition, shapes, colors, and more. We read at least two books during story hour, followed by a fun craft that aids in the learning process.

Our story hours are for pre-school ages three (3) to five (5) years old. Early literacy practices are taught such as letter and number recognition, shapes, colors, and more. We read at least two books during story hour, followed by a fun craft that aids in the learning process.

Toddler “Tot” Time is for babies and toddlers up to three (3) years old. After we read together, the music is turned up and the children are able to socialize! Benefits that can be learned from this program are sharing and being friendly towards one another.

During story hour, books are read and learning strategies are practiced to help improve fine motor skills and language development.  Two to three books based around a central topic are chosen to read, followed by a crafty activity that children are able to complete and take home. Visit weekly to ensure that your child is prepared for grade school. We have a lot of fun during story hour!

We are currently reading the Feather Chase by Sandra L. Brown

Toddler “Tot” Time is for babies and toddlers up to three (3) years old. After we read together, the music is turned up and the children are able to socialize! Benefits that can be learned from this program are sharing and being friendly towards one another.

Prepare your preschooler for Kindergarten, 2015!  Every Monday night for six (6) weeks, parents and children can attend programs that will teach basic skills and concepts that educators are screening for.  A meal will be provided for families who register.  Space is limited to 10 families!

Our annual Trick 'O Treat Parade will take place Friday, October 31st @ 10:00 a.m.  Parents and Guardians are encouraged to dress up their child and bring them to the library for a photograph that will be featured in the Citizen-Times Newspaper.  After the picture, Mrs. Amanda will lead the children with their adult(s) to the downtown businesses located on Scottsville's beautiful square.  It is a fun time, not only for the library and their valued patrons, but also for our local business partners.

During story hour, books are read and learning strategies are practiced to help improve fine motor skills and language development.  Two to three books based around a central topic are chosen to read, followed by a crafty activity that children are able to complete and take home. Visit weekly to ensure that your child is prepared for grade school. We have a lot of fun during story hour!

Cool Kids Book Club is a weekly program that children of all ages can attend.  Mrs. Amanda chooses a title that is then read aloud each week as a group.  After 40-45 minutes of reading, a small writing activity takes place that reviews what we read during the meeting.  These writing activities help establish the setting of the story, as well as thinking critically about the events that have taken place. This month our Cool Kids will begin reading "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder.  Literature based activities will take place throughout this unit.  Occasionally throughout [...]

Toddler Time is for babies and toddlers up to three (3) years old. We try to get the little ones to sit still for 15 - 20 minutes.  During this time Mrs. Amanda plays music on her musical octopus, reads big books like "Barnyard Banter", "I Went Walking", "Owl Babies", and sings songs with the help of her froggy puppet. After we read together, the music is turned up and the children are able to socialize.  Benefits that can be learned from this program are sharing, working on motorskills, patience, and being friendly towards one another.  

Cool Kids will continue taking place through June.

During story hour, books are read and learning strategies are practiced to help improve fine motor skills and language development.  Two to three books based around a central topic are chosen to read, followed by a crafty activity that children are able to complete and take home. Visit weekly to ensure that your child is prepared for grade school. We have a lot of fun during story hour!

During story hour, books are read and learning strategies are practiced to help improve fine motor skills and language development.  Two to three books based around a central topic are chosen to read, followed by a crafty activity that children are able to complete and take home. Visit weekly to ensure that your child is prepared for grade school. We have a lot of fun during story hour!

We have a great home school community here in Scottsville & Allen County.   Since these programs take place during regular school hours, it is a great opportunity for the homeschoolers to enjoy programs at ACPL.  However, ALL are welcome to attend when they can! We do a lot of different things during Enrichment Hour.  From Science to History, Art to Writing, children are ensured to have an hour of positive learning with an enriched literacy experience. Most of the time, children will do an activity that they are able to complete at the program and take home.  Children can choose [...]

During story hour, books are read and learning strategies are practiced to help improve fine motor skills and language development.  Two to three books based around a central topic are chosen to read, followed by a crafty activity that children are able to complete and take home. Visit weekly to ensure that your child is prepared for grade school. We have a lot of fun during story hour!

We have a great home school community here in Scottsville & Allen County.   Since these programs take place during regular school hours, it is a great opportunity for the homeschoolers to enjoy programs at ACPL.  However, ALL are welcome to attend when they can! We do a lot of different things during Enrichment Hour.  From Science to History, Art to Writing, children are ensured to have an hour of positive learning with an enriched literacy experience. Most of the time, children will do an activity that they are able to complete at the program and take home.  Children can choose [...]

Baby/Toddler Time takes place every week at ACPL. The program is every Thursday beginning at 10:00 in the morning. Children ages six months to three years of age are welcome to attend this program. During Baby Time! Mrs. Amanda reads several BIG BOOKS to the kiddos. Examples are The Big Red Barn, The Barnyard Banter, Owl Babies, The Napping House, and many more! After we read together, the music is turned up and the children are able to socialize with one another. Basic concepts such as sharing and being friendly towards one another are learned.  

Pete the Cat is back and excited to get your child ready for Kindergarten! Get Ready for Kindergarten! Congratulations! Your child is on their way to becoming a kindergartner. With only a short few months to spare, now is the time to get ready and excited about all the new things your child will discover. This can be a scary time for both you and your child. Learning expectations have changed a lot over the last decade. By attending this Kindergarten Readiness Program, your child will be introduced to learning goals and hopefully be able to accomplish the simple tasks [...]

During story hour, books are read and learning strategies are practiced to help improve fine motor skills and language development.  Two to three books based around a central topic are chosen to read, followed by a crafty activity that children are able to complete and take home. Visit weekly to ensure that your child is prepared for grade school. We have a lot of fun during story hour!

We have a great home school community here in Scottsville & Allen County.   Since these programs take place during regular school hours, it is a great opportunity for the homeschoolers to enjoy programs at ACPL.  However, ALL are welcome to attend when they can! We do a lot of different things during Enrichment Hour.  From Science to History, Art to Writing, children are ensured to have an hour of positive learning with an enriched literacy experience. Most of the time, children will do an activity that they are able to complete at the program and take home.  Children can choose [...]

Baby/Toddler Time takes place every week at ACPL. The program is every Thursday beginning at 10:00 in the morning. Children ages six months to three years of age are welcome to attend this program. During Baby Time! Mrs. Amanda reads several BIG BOOKS to the kiddos. Examples are The Big Red Barn, The Barnyard Banter, Owl Babies, The Napping House, and many more! After we read together, the music is turned up and the children are able to socialize with one another. Basic concepts such as sharing and being friendly towards one another are learned.

During story hour, books are read and learning strategies are practiced to help improve fine motor skills and language development.  Two to three books based around a central topic are chosen to read, followed by a crafty activity that children are able to complete and take home. Visit weekly to ensure that your child is prepared for grade school. We have a lot of fun during story hour!

During story hour, books are read and learning strategies are practiced to help improve fine motor skills and language development.  Two to three books based around a central topic are chosen to read, followed by a crafty activity that children are able to complete and take home. Visit weekly to ensure that your child is prepared for grade school. We have a lot of fun during story hour!