Birth-PreK

Mother Goose on Tour

Friendship Village -Upper St. Clair

Tuesdays, September 1st, October 6th, 

& November 3rd at 11 a.m.

AND

Bethel Park Community Center

Mondays, September 14th, October 12th, 

& November 9th at 1 p.m.

 This intergenerational program is fun and rewarding for all involved. We hope to see you there! 

For ages 0-3 with a caregiver. 

Register for each session separately beginning on the 15th of the prior month. 

Tales for Tots

Tuesdays, September 8th - October 27th at 10:30 a.m.

OR 

Thursdays, September 10th - October 29th at 10:30 a.m.

*Please choose only one session per week

For 2 and 3-year-olds with a caregiver.

Toddle on over for a terrific time! Stories, songs, rhymes, and more comprise this thirty-minute early literacy class. An activity will follow each class and relate to the theme of the day.

No registration necessary.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Mondays, September 14th - October 26th at 10:30 a.m.

OR 

Wednesdays, September 9th - October 28th at 10:30 a.m.

*Please choose only one session per week

For 0-3-year-olds with a caregiver.

Based on a nationally-acclaimed early literacy program, this class builds reading readiness skills through stories, music, movement, and more. Don't miss this ever-popular class that promises fun for you and your little one.

No registration necessary.

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Wednesdays, September 9th & October 7th at 6:30 p.m.

Geared toward ages 3 to 6 with a caregiver, but all are welcome to attend.

 Join us for an inclusive, sensory-friendly storytime designed for neurodiverse children of all abilities. To ensure your child’s comfort, this storytime will include visual schedules, available fidget toys, dimmed lighting, and lower noise volume. 

Register for each session separately beginning on the first of the respective month. 

Preschool Power

Fridays, September 11th- October 30th at 10:30 a.m. OR 1 p.m.

For 3 1/2 to 5-year-olds with a caregiver.

 Let's work our way through the alphabet! This fun and engaging early literacy class will help prepare preschoolers for kindergarten. 

No registration necessary.

Grandparents' Day Storytime

Sunday, September 13th at 1:30 p.m.

For ages 3-6 with a caregiver.

 Grab your grandparent(s) and join us for a special storytime celebration! We’ll read stories, sing songs, make a keepsake craft, enjoy some treats, and play board games! 

Register beginning August 15th. 

Sensory Explorers

Saturdays, September 26th & October 24th at 10:30 a.m.

For ages 2-5, but all are welcome to attend.

 In this sensory-based early literacy program, children will experience sensory exploration and learning while reading, creating, playing, and exploring themed sensory stations. 

Registration is limited and begins on the first of each month. 

PA One Book

Thursday, October 29th at 6 p.m. 

For ages 3-6 with a caregiver, but all are welcome to attend.

Celebrate National Cookie Month by joining us for a celebration of the PA One Book selection, The Great Cookie Kerfuffle, by Jessica Shaw. This program includes a shared book reading, games, activities, and an opportunity to make a small batch of cookie dough to take home and bake! Each family will also receive a free copy of the book to add to your home library. 

*Each family should bring to the program: a mixing bowl, wooden spoon and measuring cups & spoons.

Register beginning October 1st. 

Family Place Workshop

Wednesdays, November 4th, 18th & 25th at 10:30 a.m. 

For ages 0-5 with a caregiver.

Join us for free play sessions that will have a professional in attendance each week to give information and answer any questions you may have regarding your child’s development. Topics include speech, nutrition, milestones for ages and stages, and the importance of music in early literacy. 

Register for each session separately beginning October 15th. 

Baby Jam

Thursdays, November 6th - 20th at 10:30 a.m. OR 6 p.m.

For ages 0-2 with a caregiver.

Join us for songs, rhymes, knee bounces and more in this thirty-minute early literacy class that will benefit both you and your child. Bonding time with your baby is priceless!

No registration necessary.