Outdoor Early Literacy Classes: 2 Week Session (September 8 – September 16 )

(Registration begins Thursday, September 3 at 10:00 am)

Please Note:

Outdoor RMP – Read, Music, Play (for Children 0-3 years old & Parents/Caregivers)

Tuesday, September 8 & Tuesday, September 15 at 11:00 am.

Parents/caregivers & 0-3 year olds, join Howell Library staff on the library lawn, socially distanced, for an outdoor Early Literacy experience featuring some favorite rhymes, songs, & stories.  Geared more for 0-3 year olds but 3-5 year olds will also enjoy it; all ages welcome to attend.

Registration is required and begins at 10am on Thursday, September 3.

Each class will begin promptly at 11am and run for about 20-25 minutes.

Please bring your own blanket, hat, sunscreen, etc. Upon arrival, please find a HCDL staff member outdoors to check-in and receive further instructions. Please wear a mask at check-in. If you cannot maintain 6′ of social distance, masks are required for age 5 and up.  Stroller space will be very limited.

Outdoor Bookworm Bunch (for grades K – 2  & Parents/Caregivers)

Thursday, September 10

Parents/caregivers & students in grades K-2, join Howell Library staff on the library lawn, socially distanced, for a fun outdoor Early Literacy experience.  Outdoor Bookworm Bunch is geared for students in grades K-2 accompanied by parent(s)/caregiver(s); siblings welcome.  Families should plan on staying together to help with social distancing.

Registration is required and begins at 10am on Thursday, September 3.

This event is weather dependent.  A decision will be made at 10am the morning of the class.  If canceled, you will be notified by e-mail at 10am.

Class will begin promptly at 11am and run for about 30 minutes.  Please bring your own blanket, hat, sunscreen, etc. Upon arrival, please find a HCDL staff member outdoors to check-in and receive further instructions. Please wear a mask at check-in. If you cannot maintain 6′ of social distance, masks are required for age 5 and up.  Stroller space will be very limited.

Please note that the library has limited capacity, limited bathroom availability, and no water fountains. Access to the library is only permitted through the front door.

Outdoor Family Early Literacy Class (for Children 3-5 years old & Parents/Caregivers)

Wednesday, September 9 & Wednesday, September 16 at 11:00am

Parents/caregivers & 3-5 year olds, join Howell Library staff on the library lawn, socially distanced, for an outdoor Early Literacy experience featuring some favorite rhymes, songs, & stories.  The Outdoor Family class is geared more for 3-5 year olds whereas the Outdoor RMP class is geared more for 0-3 year olds; siblings welcome with both.

Registration is required and begins at 10am on Thursday, September 3.

Each class will begin promptly at 11am and run 30 minutes.

Upon arrival, please find a HCDL staff member outdoors to check-in and receive further instructions.  Please wear a mask at check-in.  If you cannot maintain 6′ of social distance, masks are required for age 5 and up.