Does anyone do the free child programs at your local library?

I just got the pamphlet outlining the programs for the kids and they have some really good stuff in there.

I signed up Erin for a baby games class, and think that I will sign up Ry for a few toddler programs. All free!

They have some parent classes too, one on potty training, CPR and choking class, and mother discussion groups. They all sound interesting.

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I will this summer, because most of the classes are offered during the week, when I work.

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I wish - my library has NOTHING for kids basically under 2 or 3 - I think they have one activity here and there for 18 month olds. I would love to take her to something.

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We only have a story time for kids under 2 years old. It's not even good but sometimes we go to get out of the house.

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my library has baby music time for birth to 12 months and we go every month. DS loves it. I can't wait until he is old enough for the other stuff they offer.

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my library has a ton - now that I'm home, I'm trying to take advantage of them (considering I pay close to $600 for the library a year!)

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We just did Musical Babies at our library and it was a blast!!!

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Yes. A baby music program, a baby storytime, and sometimes we go to a new parent hour (just playtime for the kids and a chance to meet other parents).

They are all fun, some programs are better than others, but they are free, so I'm pretty happy to have a decent activity to bring him to for no $$$.

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Yes, my youngest DS and I went to a baby games glass last weekend and it was great. I just signed up for a couple of more classes this month and will be doing the same for next month.

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we do. ours offers a good amount. for those of you whose libraries don't seem to offer a lot for your child's age group you should definitely definitely push for one. usually when they realize that there is interest they will create and offer a program. our library got a lot of complaints about there not being enough programs where siblings can come so we created a bunch and they are VERY popular.

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Agreed with pp. I used to work for a library, and we would try to accomodate requests for programs when we could.

But if they offer the program, also show up! At times we would create a program, promote it, then 2 people would come.

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our library does crafts and storytime for different ages.. we are going to a musical thing this weekend... they also have lego club and chess etc for the older kids.. it's great!

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DW signs up for as many classes as we can fit in, and DC are eligible for. We usually get a few per season.