Children's winter programs begin Jan. 7

COEUR d'ALENE - When you need a break from playing in the snow, winter reading programs at the Coeur d'Alene Public Library are a great way to warm up as well as encourage early childhood literacy.

Winter programs begin Jan. 7. No registration is required for these sessions:

* Book Babies Lapsit: For ages newborn to 2 accompanied by a parent or other adult caregiver, Tuesdays, 10:15-10:45 a.m., and Fridays, 10:30-11 a.m.

* Tales for Twos and Threes: For ages 2-3, Tuesdays, 11-11:30 a.m.

* Preschool Storytime: For ages 3-5, Wednesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.

* Music and Motion: For ages 3-5, with songs and movement activities, Wednesdays, 1:30-2 p.m.

* Kendama Club: For ages 8-14, Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m.

* LEGO Club: For ages 5-10, an hour of free play with the library's huge collection of LEGOs, Thursdays, 4-5 p.m.

Registration is requested for library programs focusing on homeschooling families. Call Jolie for information at 208-765-4393. Programs include:

* Homeschool Game and Activity Hour: Jan. 7, 1 p.m. For school-aged children 7 to early teens.

* Homeschool Junior: Jan. 21, 1 p.m. Geared to kindergarten and first-grade age children.

* Homeschool Meet-Up and Game Cafe: Fridays, 1 p.m., socializing time for students of all ages, card and board games. (No sign-up needed.)

Children younger than 6 visiting the library need to be supervised by an adult or a person who is at least 14 even during programs. Children ages 6-9 should be accompanied by someone who is at least 14 who will remain in the building.

For more information call 208-769-2315 Ext. 438 or e-mail Susan Thorpe, Youth Services Supervisor, at [email protected].