Friday Play Group at the Whitman County Library in Colfax
Are
you looking for something to do with your kids on Friday
mornings? The Whitman County Library invites you and
your kiddoes to a free Play Group in the Norma McGregor
Community Room of the Colfax Library from 10:00-11:30
a.m. each Friday beginning January 6, 2012.
Library Youth Services Manager, Sheri Miller says, "Not only do the kids have a great time with educational toys and room to explore, but there are many advantages of involving your kids in Play Group gatherings."
Here are a few reasons to attend Play Groups at your library:
1. Children have opportunities to learn to share. This is particularly a great benefit for kids without any siblings.
2. Children learn basic social skills. Research has shown that youth who attend programs such as Play Groups develop essential social-emotional skills. These skills form the foundation that allows traditional school skills, such as literacy to develop. It offers times for parallel play (where they play side to side) and eventually interactive play.
3. Enhances children's vocabulary. The best way for toddlers to learn new words is to interact with others. Play Groups are the perfect opportunity to build your children's vocabulary.
4. Parents/caregivers network. It is a great time to get out of the house and socialize with others in your community.
For more information about Play Groups or other free programs sponsored by the Whitman County Library System go to the Whitman County Library website or call toll free 1-877-733-3375 for details.
For more information, contact:
Sheri Miller at 509-397-4366
For a complete list of events and programs happening in all fourteen Whitman County Library branches, visit the
Whitman County Library website or the
library's events calendar or call the library at 397-4366 or 877-733-3375 toll-free.
