Summit Library is pleased to introduce a new database specifically for young people.

The TumbleBook Library is a collection of TumbleBooks, animated, talking picture books. TumbleBooks are created from existing picture books which have been licensed from children's book publishers and converted to the TumbleBook format.

Children will enjoy having their favorite books read aloud to them while they watch the pictures come to life right in front of their eyes.

In addition to the animated stories, there are also chapter books for older readers, puzzles & games and books in foreign languages.

You must be logged into the Summit Free Public Library website in order to access Tumblebooks.
Please click on the blue TumbleBook Library link above to start exploring this exciting new resource.

¿All programs are for Summit children only.
¿Preregistration is required for all children's programs.
¿Please sign up at the Children's Reference Desk or by calling 908-273-0350 x4

Thursday, September 18th, 2008
9 am
Hickock Meeting Room, Summit Free Public Library

Registration forms will be available for parents to fill out prior to registration on Thursday, September 18th. These forms are available at the Children's Reference Desk and they will also be available the morning of registration. All information must be filled out before submitting the form on the day of registration.

Registration begins at 9am on Thursday, September 18th in the Hickock Meeting Room of the Summit Free Public Library. Numbers and registration forms will be available outside the library door at 8am. Registration must be done in person that day. Phone registrations will be accepted beginning Friday, September 19th. See below for information on the different storytime sessions.

¿Registered child must be a resident of Summit.
¿Child must be of the appropriate age by the start of the first meeting of the session.

All programs feature activities appropriate for the particular age group such as books, storytelling, songs, puppets, fingerplays, and flannelboards.

MOTHER GOOSE
Mother Goose storytime is for children 6-24 months of age. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Tuesdays, October 7-November 25
9:45-10:05 or 10:30-10:50

Thursdays, October 2-November 20
10:00-10:20

FLUFFY'S FRIENDS
Fluffy's Friends is a program for children who are two-years-old, accompanied by a caregiver. This storytime is an opportunity for kids to sit with a caregiver and participate in a more structured library experience.

Wednesdays, October 1-November 19
9:30-9:50 or 10:30-10:50

Thursdays, October 2-November 20
9:15-9:35

STORY BEARS
Story Bears is for children three-years-old through kindergarten. Caregivers are asked to remain in the library while the children are in the storytime.

Thursdays, October 2-November 20
10:45-11:15 or 1:30-2:00

SEPTEMER-DECEMBER 2008

The Summit Free Public Library will be offering Saturday Storytimes for parents and pre-school children ages 2 and up once a month from September through December. The programs will be held on the following dates from 11:00 - 11:30 in the morning:

Saturday, September 13
Saturday, October 11
Saturday, November 15
Saturday, December 13

These programs will feature stories, fingerplays, flannelboards, and music.

To participate, the child must be a resident of Summit. An adult must attend the program with the child.

Pre-registration is required and may be done in person at the Children's Room of the Library or by calling 908-273-0350, press 4. In case of bad weather, please call the library to see if the program will be held.

Grades K-5
Come and meet local author, Marty Sederman and find out how she wrote her latest book, Casey and Derek on the Ice (published Fall 2008).

Friday, September 26th @ 10:30am
Ages 3-6
Come to a tea party and be as posh as Fancy Nancy! Dress-up costumes for Kings and Princesses will be provided by Parteaz as well as refreshments, including fruit parfaits. Be sure to sign-up for this fun event!

Saturday, October 4th @ 11am
Ages 3 & up w/ parent or caregiver
Kenny's love for music is contagious! Sign-up for this fun concert!

Grades 1-5
Children are invited to spend time practicing their reading with these eager listeners.

Monday, October 6th @ 3:30pm
Grades K-5
Books and food go together, so come for stories and cuisine as we cook up some fun. We will hear the story of The Pumpkin Giant and make our own pumpkin snack to enjoy!