Children's Program Room

Beginning January 2013, the Children’s Department started a new program, Wee Read. The program is designed to introduce children to books, fingerplays and music incorporating the six early learning skills. Patrons, ages birth through two years, and their parents or caregivers are invited to Wee Read, Monday evenings, Feb. 4, 11, 18 & 25, from 6:30-7:00 p.m. and Wednesday mornings, Feb. 6, 13, 20 & 27, from 10:30-11:00 a.m.

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Everyone loves Amelia Bedelia, a children’s book character who turns 50 years young this year. Rodman Public Library will celebrate her birthday with a children’s program on Monday, February 18, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. Featured will be stories of Amelia Bedelia’s antics and games.

Rodman Main Library and Rodman Library Branch will host 
Storytime in January for 3-5 year olds. Patrons may attend 
Storytime at either location on Tuesday evenings, 
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, from 6:30-7:15 p.m. or Thursday mornings, 
Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31, from 10:30 -11:15 a.m. Rodman Main 
is located at 215 E. Broadway St., and Rodman Branch is now 
located at 1808 West State St. in the Marketplace Plaza 
(next to Giant Eagle).

Book discussion and activities centered around "The Penderwicks on Gardam Street" by Jeanne Birdsall. TES

Book discussion and activities centered around "How to Steal a Dog" by Barbara O'Connor for girls ages 9-11 years. TES

Book discussion and activities centered around "Nory Ryan's Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff for girls ages 9-11 years. TES

Boys, ages 9-11, are invited to meet in the Children’s Department at Rodman Public Library for the “Just for Boys” Book Club being offered. Meetings will be held the second Wednesday of each month from 4:15-5:00 p.m., November 2012 through April 2013 (no book club in December).  Children must be able to read on a 4/5 grade reading level.

Girls ages 9-11 years will have the opportunity to participate in a book discussion and other activities centered around "Happy Birthday, Sophie Hartley" by Stephanie Greene. Session lasts approximately 45 minutes. TES

Rodman Main Library and Rodman Library Branch will host 
Storytime in January for 3-5 year olds. Patrons may attend 
Storytime at either location on Tuesday evenings, 
Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, from 6:30-7:15 p.m. or Thursday mornings, 
Jan. 10, 17, 24 & 31, from 10:30 -11:15 a.m. Rodman Main 
is located at 215 E. Broadway St., and Rodman Branch is now 
located at 1808 West State St. in the Marketplace Plaza 
(next to Giant Eagle).