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Southport's Pequot Library Hosts Early Literacy, Play Groups In January

SOUTHPORT, Conn. – Pequot Library’s cozy Children’s Department will become a haven for both new moms and their babies and a fun, theme-based activity center for kids through 5 years old during several programs planned for January and February. 

Pequot Library Children’s Department will host three programs for new moms and their children up to five years old during January and February.

Pequot Library Children’s Department will host three programs for new moms and their children up to five years old during January and February.

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“Storyland Adventures” starts with Babes on a Blanket for babies up to one year old and their moms or caregivers. This baby play group has 20 minutes of structured time with board books, toys, music and rhymes, then 25 minutes free play and socializing. No registration is required. This event takes place from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on Thursdays; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26.

Wiggle Ones is a weekly storytime for one- and two-year-olds (walkers). The children waddle around to nursery rhymes,  enjoy finger plays, listen to music and enjoy a simple story. Registration is required and ongoing now. The event takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Wednesdays; Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25.

Wee People is for two- and three-year-olds. Kids blast in with their parents for a theme-based tale or two, a related craft, a finger play and a song. Registration is required and ongoing now. The event takes place from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesdays; Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27; Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24.

3 to 5 Beehive is for three- to five-year-olds. Kids buzz in for weekly theme-based stories and take home a related craft. No registration is required. The event takes place from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. on Thursdays; Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26.

All programs are held in the Children's Department at Pequot Library, 720 Pequot Ave. in Southport. Contact Children’s Librarian Susan Ei at (203) 259-0346 ext. 18 for more information or to register.

Please visit http://www.pequotlibrary.org to learn more about this vibrant library, educational, arts and cultural institution. All classes and programs are open to everyone. For information, call (203) 259-0346 ext. 15. Follow Pequot Library on Facebook and Twitter. Pequot Library brings culture to life.

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