“Summer Story Time” Program
Join us for interactive stories, songs, and more!
Story time events for toddlers through 3rd grade students will take place weekly at the Beach Haven Public Library throughout the summer. Programming will run for 11 weeks from June 18th through August 29th on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11:00 am, except for weeks which include holidays. Full details are below.
Age Groups
Toddler (18-36 months) Tuesdays
Preschool (3-5 years) Wednesdays
Elementary (6-8 years) Thursdays
A parent and/or guardian must be present with their child for the duration of the program.
Week 1 Ships, Boats, and Lighthouses
(T) June 18 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) Juneteenth – Library Closed
(Th) June 20 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00
(F) June 21 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00, moved for Juneteenth
Week 2 Kites and Windy Days
(T) June 25 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) June 26 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00
(Th) June 27 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00
Week 3 Astronauts, Space, and the Fourth of July
(T) July 2 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) July 3 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00
(Th) Independence Day – Library Closed
(Fri) July 5 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00, moved for July 4th holiday
Week 4 By the Sea
(T) July 9 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) July 10 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00
(Th) July 11 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00
Week 5 Arts and Crafts
(T) July 16 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) July 17 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00
(Th) July 18 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00
Week 6 Sharks
(T) July 23 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) July 24 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00
(Th) July 25 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00
Week 7 Trucks and Construction
(T) July 30 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) July 31 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00
(Th) Aug 1 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00
Week 8 Farms
(T) Aug 6 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) Aug 7 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00
(Th) Aug 8 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00
Week 9 Dinosaurs
(T) Aug 13 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) Aug 14 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00
(Th) Aug 15 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00
Week 10 Clouds
(T) Aug 20 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) Aug 21 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00
(Th) Aug 22 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00
Week 11 Back to School
(T) Aug 27 Toddler (18-36 months) 11:00
(W) Aug 28 Preschool (3-5 yrs) 11:00
(Th) Aug 29 Elementary (6-8 yrs) 11:00
Story time sparks imagination and creativity in young children.
Listening to stories enhances the development of vocabulary, comprehension, and language skills. These important communication skills are the building blocks of literacy and learning. Start your child on a journey to lifelong learning!
Registration is required for attendance. Please register each child individually. Attendance is limited to 24 child participants per program/date. Space is limited: Call the library to register your child.
Call us at (609) 492-7081 or stop by the library to register. No bare feet - children must wear shoes or sandals to follow health and safety guidelines.