Fall Programs at the local libraries are gearing up. Here's the 411 on Storytimes

The Pequot Library
Babes on a Blanket (0 - 12 months)
Wednesdays starting September 19th from 9:30-10:15 a.m. Come share board books, toys, and music with your baby plus doughnuts and coffee for you! No registration required.

Wiggle Ones (12 - 24 months)
Wednesdays starting September 19th from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Waddle around to nursery rhymes, fingerplays, music, and a simple story. Registration is required.

Wee People (24 - 36 months)
Tuesdays starting September 18th from 9:30-10:00 a.m. Blast in for a tale or two, a craft to take, a fingerplay or song to sweeten your day. Registration is required.

3-5 Bee Hive (3 - 5 years old)
Thursdays starting September 20th from 11:00-11:30 a.m. Buzz on in, share some weekly theme-based stories on the rug and take home a related craft. No registration required.

For more information: www.pequotlibrary.org

Fairfield Public Library
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mondays starting September 17th from 9:30 - 10:00 a.m. A four week program for pre-walkers (up to 15 months) and a parent/caregiver. Come for developmentally appropriate books, fingerplays, songs, rhymes and movement. Please make arrangements for younger and/or older siblings so your child has your undivided attention in the program.

Drop in Fun Ones
A drop in program using books, movement, fingerplays and music for 15 to 24 month olds with an adult.  Learn new activities and visit old favorites like Old MacDonald and Patty Cake. Sign language for the very young will also be introduced. Each session meets once a week for four weeks and does not require registration. No siblings please. No Registration Required. Filled on a first come - first served basis.

Terrific Twos
Another one-on-one program for two year old toddlers and an adult. A social time for children and adults that includes music, movement and introduction to young children's books, new and old. Meets one morning a week for 4 weeks.

Toddler Time
Toddler Time is for pre-registered toddlers, ages 15 mo. to 24 mo., accompanied by their adult. No siblings please. This is a one-on-one program for the toddler and their adult. Adult/Child couples will be interacting with each other by reading books, playing with age appropriate puzzles and toys, listening to music and moving to rhythm, and hearing a read-aloud story with the Children 13s Librarian.

Mad About Dad
Attention 3 to 5 year olds! Bring Dad to the library for a storytime and craft. Have fun while singing songs and learning new fingerplays. No registration required - first served basis.

Preschool Storytimes
A 4 week program, meeting once a week, to introduce 3, 4, and 5 year olds to age appropriate books, songs, fingerplays or crafts. The program provides an opportunity to experience a group situation, promotes listening and is geared for children ready to separate from their adult.

Saturday Drop-in Storytime
Special Saturday Drop-In storytimes are designed for children ages 3 and up who are ready to separate from Mom and Dad. Come listen to stories, songs, fingerplays and sometimes even see a short movie or complete a simple craft. Parents and caregivers are asked to stay in the Children 13s area while the program is going on. Filled on a First-Come, First-served basis.

For more information: www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org

Barnes and Noble
The Westport Barnes and Noble offers Storytime on Wednesdays at 11 AM and 7 PM featuring various themes for ages 3-6.
Post Plaza Shopping Center, 1076 Post Road East, Westport #221-7955