Please join us in supporting Storyville by clicking the following link:

http://www.foundationforbcpl.org/media/01/

 
Storyville at BCPL is the new project to be funded by the Foundation for BCPL to support the library's mission to "mobilize resources that support the library's commitment to a superior public library system where opportunities for literacy, reading enrichment and lifelong learning are available to all."

This interactive early learning center will host seven  interactive play stations where infants and preschoolers can explore and grow while engaging in developmentally appropriate activities. Books and activities at each site will promote cognitive, motor, language and social skills, depending on the age group.

 
Babies can crawl around in the Baby Garden complete with manipulative toys, textured flowers, mirrors, mobiles, peek-a-boo windows and board books.

The walking little ones can explore Toddler Bay, a landscape of imaginary water with driftwood to crawl through, rocks to climb a lighthouse to visit and a toy boat to rock.

Older children can play house with props in the home living area, put on a show at the theatre complete with moveable sets and costumes, go shopping in the store or practicing building at the construction site. There is even a town Library stocked with picture books, concept books, picture nonfiction, folk and fairytale books, DVD's musical CD's, Baby Booster kits and comfortable seating for adults to read with their children.

 
Storyville is the foundation's most ambitious undertaking since its founding in 1999. This project will open the door for BCPL to provide an especially rich and magical opportunity for preschoolers as well as adults to participate in emergent literacy activities.

If you would like to contribute to the Foundation for BCPL to bring Storyville to life, click here or call the Foundation office at 410-887-4474.

 

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