Pre-K Family Activities

Community Events

Normal Public Library Story Hour

This is a weekly 40-minute program that includes storytelling and a variety of other activities such as finger plays, songs, games, and crafts, led by a member of the Children's Department staff.  Classes last 5 weeks beginning Sept. 23 and ending Oct. 23.  Registration is required by each individual parent.  Phone registrations accepted.  Call 454-4668 for more details.

Schedule:
Tuesday evenings        5:30-6:10       6:30-7:10
Wednesday mornings    9:30-10:10      11:00-11:40
Thursday mornings      9:30-10:10      11:00-11:40

Story Time at Eastland Mall

Friday, November 21
10:00am    near Mrs. Field's Cookies

Children's librarians will entertain kids with stories, finger plays, and songs.

Preschool Story Time at Bloomington Public Library

10:00am in the Story Room
Wednesdays - Nov. 5, 12, 19

Help your 3- to 5-year old build independent listening skills with a 30-minute story time for preschoolers.

Family Story Time at Bloomington Public Library

11:00am in the Story Room
Saturday, November 8

Children of all ages will enjoy stories, songs and finger plays. This program is for children and their parents or adult caregiver.

Story Time at Borders Bookstore

Every Monday at 10:00am

Join in as we read from favorite children's books!

Children's Discovery Museum

Three floors of fun in Uptown Normal!
Admission is $4.00 per person ages 2+

Also check out the Museum's special programs:

Baby Time (9-18 months)
Toddler Time (18-36 months)
Discovery Bunch (ages 3-5)
Early Explorers (ages 4 & 5)
Pitter Patter Play & Learn (ages 4 & under)

(309) 433-3444
www.childrensdiscoverymuseum.net
 

Parenting Workshops

Ready, Set, Grow!

Free Workshops for Parents
Registration is Required
Call Partners in Parenting at 862-4686

November 6     5:30-7:00pm
Talking to Children About Sensitive Subjects
Sarah Raymond School, 1402 W. Olive, Bloomington

November 10  9:00-10:15am or 10:30-11:45am
Holiday Safety Tips
Spice of Marcfirst, 1606 Hunt Dr., Normal

December 1     12:30-2:00pm
Potty Training
The Baby Fold, 612 Oglesby Ave., Normal

Becoming a Love & Logic Parent

Free Classes
Open to the public; Childcare available
Held at Home Sweet Home, 303 East Oakland Ave, Bloomington
Call Partners in Parenting at 862-4686 to register

November 3     6:00-7:30pm
Teaching Kids to Listen

November 10     6:00-7:30pm
Avoiding Power Struggles

November 17     6:00-7:30pm
Using Limits for Happier Parents & Happier Kids

November 24     6:00-7:30pm
Using the Energy Drain when Kids Leave you Speechless