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Bilingual Story Time
Bilingual Story Time rotates between languages and is based on the storytellers’ availability. Please see below for scheduled dates and languages.
Join us some Thursday afternoons at the Downtown Children’s Library for our Bilingual Story Time! We currently offer rotating sessions in French/English, German/English, Spanish/English, and American Sign Language/Spoken English. Children ages 3-7 and their caregivers can join us certain Thursdays at 4:00 PM at the Downtown Library.
Bilingual Story Time at PPL is designed for ages 3-7, but ALL children are welcome to attend. No prior knowledge of either language is necessary to enjoy the program. All are welcome!
Upcoming Events:
May02
French/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Our French/English Story Time program features our bilingual PPL Children's staff singing songs and telling stories. This story time is designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required. À bientôt!
May09
Spanish/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families Our Spanish/English Story Time program features a bilingual volunteer singing songs and telling stories. This story time is free, and designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required.
May23
ASL/Spoken English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Our American Sign Language/Spoken English Story Time program features special guest storytellers from The Maine Educational Center for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. This story time is designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome.
Jun06
French/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Our French/English Story Time program features our bilingual PPL Children's staff singing songs and telling stories. This story time is designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required. À bientôt!
Jun13
Spanish/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families Our Spanish/English Story Time program features a bilingual volunteer singing songs and telling stories. This story time is free, and designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required.
Jul04
French/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Our French/English Story Time program features our bilingual PPL Children's staff singing songs and telling stories. This story time is designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required. À bientôt!
Jul11
Spanish/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families Our Spanish/English Story Time program features a bilingual volunteer singing songs and telling stories. This story time is free, and designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required.
Aug01
French/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Our French/English Story Time program features our bilingual PPL Children's staff singing songs and telling stories. This story time is designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required. À bientôt!
Aug08
Spanish/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families Our Spanish/English Story Time program features a bilingual volunteer singing songs and telling stories. This story time is free, and designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required.
Sep05
French/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Our French/English Story Time program features our bilingual PPL Children's staff singing songs and telling stories. This story time is designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required. À bientôt!
Sep12
Spanish/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families Our Spanish/English Story Time program features a bilingual volunteer singing songs and telling stories. This story time is free, and designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required.
Oct03
French/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Our French/English Story Time program features our bilingual PPL Children's staff singing songs and telling stories. This story time is designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required. À bientôt!
Oct10
Spanish/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families Our Spanish/English Story Time program features a bilingual volunteer singing songs and telling stories. This story time is free, and designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required.
Nov07
French/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Our French/English Story Time program features our bilingual PPL Children's staff singing songs and telling stories. This story time is designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required. À bientôt!
Nov14
Spanish/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families Our Spanish/English Story Time program features a bilingual volunteer singing songs and telling stories. This story time is free, and designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required.
Dec05
French/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families, Kids Programs, Early Literacy Our French/English Story Time program features our bilingual PPL Children's staff singing songs and telling stories. This story time is designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required. À bientôt!
Dec12
Spanish/English Story Time4:00pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library Audience: Kids & Families Our Spanish/English Story Time program features a bilingual volunteer singing songs and telling stories. This story time is free, and designed for age 3-7, but all children are welcome. No prior knowledge of either language is required.