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HCTPL, Markle branch offer Fall Story Time

Fall Story Time sessions begin at Huntington and Markle libraries on Sept. 15.

Weekly Story Time sessions will be offered to children from birth to 7 years at the Main Library in Huntington on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, starting Sept. 15 and 16.

Children ages 2 to 7 years are invited to Story Time sessions on Thursdays at the Markle Branch Library beginning on Sept. 17.

Story Time introduces the child to children's literature and provides a group experience for the young child, while encouraging listening skills and the development of lifelong reading interests.

The library incorporates the "Every Child Ready To Read @ Your Library" pre-reading skills into the story time programs.

These six skills that children can start learning from birth are narrative skills, phonological awareness, letter knowledge, print awareness, vocabulary, and print motivation.

Programs will include picture books, rhymes, flannel board stories, finger plays, songs, and puppets.

Weekly Story Time themes are featured with complementary stories, songs and activities offered each week to highlight that week's chosen theme.

This program is offered at no charge, but pre-registration is required.

Parents may call to sign their children up for the weekly Story Time session of their choice.

Call the Huntington City-Township Public Library at 356-2900 or the Markle Branch at 758-3332.

The Main Library is located at 200 W. Market St. The Markle Branch Library is located at 197 E. Morse St., in Markle.