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Promotional graphic from the Saratoga Springs Public Library for "Family Stories and Crafts!" Framed by a colorful border of illustrated books, the central blue background features a collage of various diverse families smiling and reading together. A green circle in the bottom left corner includes icons of scissors and paintbrushes next to the text "And Crafts!"

Family Stories and Crafts In-Person

Date:
Thursday, July 9, 2026 Show more dates
Time:
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Time Zone:
Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Crawshaw Story Room
Audience:
  Children  
Categories:
  Literacy and Languages > Story Times  

Family Story Time incorporates early literacy concepts for all ages — this is a great option for families with multiple children or who want their children to experience a variety of books and activities. Recommended for children ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Registration is not required, but space is limited based on room capacity.

What to Expect

  • 20 minutes of directed activity, then 10 minutes of coloring/crafting for older kids and playtime for littles.
  • Directed activity includes librarian reading a couple books aloud, with songs or simple group activities in-between each book.
  • At least one caregiver will sit with their child/children and encourage them to participate. 

  • Sit on carpet squares on the floor, or in chairs at the back or side of the group. 

  • Door is closed once program begins, but it is not locked so late arrivals may join quietly. 

Sensory Information

  • Room may be moderately busy.  

  • Bright overhead lights. 

  • Music will be playing over a speaker for the last 10 minutes.

Supports

  • Feel free to leave early or take a short break as needed. 

  • There is space in the back of the room for attendees to move around if sitting still/being in front is difficult. 

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