Fall Storytimes
Storytimes begin the first week of October.
Please check out the event calendar for further information and dates.
Mother Goose
Tuesday mornings 10:30AM*
Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center – 3rd floor 65 Main Street, Westford
Join Miss Jill and Miss Hannah for Mother Goose every Tuesday morning. *Be sure to check our events calendar for the latest information.
Mother Goose is an interactive storytime for children ages 0 and up with their caregivers. We’ll include books, songs, interaction with puppets, fun movements, and of course, dancing!
Registration is not required – drop in for some fun!
Bouncing Babies
Thursday mornings 10:30AM*
Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center – 3rd floor 65 Main Street, Westford
Join Miss Hannah and Miss Jill for Bouncing Babies on Thursday mornings! *Be sure to check our events calendar for the latest information.
This will be a baby-centered program (ages 0-2) from 10:30 – 11 AM on Thursday morning. Bouncing babies will focus on songs, rhymes, bounces, movement activities, and stories!
Registration is not required – drop in for some fun!
Time with Tots
Thursdays 11:00AM*
Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center – 3rd floor 65 Main Street, Westford
Join Miss Hannah and Jill for Time with Tots, centered around children aged 3+. This will be held Thursday mornings from 11 – 11:30 AM at the Rec Dept. located on the 3rd floor of Roudenbush. *Be sure to check our events calendar for the latest information.
We will be reading stories, doing silly dances, singing songs, and having lots of fun! Registration is not required – drop in for some fun!
Princess Visit & Storytime
Wednesday, November 12, 4:00 PM—5:00 PM
Roudenbush Community Center, Room 105, 65 Main St, Westford, MA, 01886
The Book Princess will be gracing us with her presence and delighting us with a storytime and sing-a-long. There will be time at the end of the program for photographs with the princess.
Registration is required. Registration for the second session of this event opens Wednesday, October 22 at 10:00 AM.
Strega Mama Storytime
Wednesday, December 17, 4:00 PM—5:00 PM
Roudenbush Community Center, Room 105, 65 Main St, Westford, MA, 01886
Join us at the Roudenbush Community Center for an icy storytime with Strega Mama. The cold never bothered us anyway, but it definitely won’t while she reads us the wonderful story of Frozen.
Registration is required. Registration for this event opens Wednesday, November 26 at 10:00 AM.
What is Storytime?
Storytime is a fun and interactive learning activity that introduces your child to books; rhymes and rhythm; music and song; puppets; flannelboard stories; taking turns; and being in a group. Each session is geared toward a certain age group and is a great opportunity for your child to socialize with other young children while fostering early literacy and social-emotional skills that are essential for reading readiness.
Why is it important?
- Encourages a love of learning, books, and the library
- Develops pre-reading and listening skills
- Provides group interaction with children of similar ages
Our story times are designed so that you and your child will benefit the most when you attend the one best suited for your child’s age. If you’re unsure which group is best, please ask. We are happy to talk with you about the different storytimes we offer.
Make sure to stop by the library to pick out books together to bring home and share. Ask us for book recommendations appropriate for your child’s interests, reading, and attention level. We love to talk about books! By reading at home, your child will continue to build important pre-literacy skills outside of the library. It can create a lifetime love of reading for you and your child. It will also make your child enjoy storytime at the library that much more!