PALMDALE — The Palmdale City Library will begin its next winter Storytime season next week, while the popular “Books and Barks” program returns the following week.
The Storytime season will run from Wednesday, Jan. 21 through Friday, Feb. 27 at the Library, located at 700 East Palmdale Boulevard.
- Baby Storytime for kids, age 6-36 months, will be held on Wednesdays at 9 a.m.
- Preschool Storytime, covering ages 3-5, will take place on Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
- Bilingual Storytime sessions will be held on Fridays at 10 a.m.
“These programs are, as always, free,” said Library Director Thomas Vose. “Join us for lots of fun and great stories!”
“Books and Barks” returns
“Books and Barks” program, in which kids are encouraged to read to friendly dogs, returns to the Palmdale City Library on Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 3:30 p.m.
“In partnership with the Antelope Valley Obedience Club, the ‘Books and Barks’ program is designed to encourage kids to develop their reading skills,” said Vose. “Kids of all ages can read stories to friendly, loveable dogs, without fear of being judged on their reading ability.”
For more information on both programs, call the Palmdale City Library at 661-267-5600 or TDD 267-5167, or visit www.cityofpalmdale.org/library.
The Palmdale City Library is open seven days a week. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m.
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Nancy P says
This is a great program. I am glad Palmdale is doing this. If a child learns to read, they can do anything.