The Peapods Story Time collection includes board books that are well written and colorfully illustrated. Programs include singing, puppets and movement to enhance and bring to life the visual world of language. Movement and exercise done in conjunction with nursery rhymes and singing provides added excitement. Activities are presented in a manner which is sensitive to a baby's need for controlled stimulation.

	PreWalkers		Thursdays		10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
	Walkers		Thursdays		10:45 - 11:05 a.m.
	Walkers		Thursdays		11:30 - 11:50 a.m.

Location: Bonnie Finn Room
Limited to 11 parents/caregivers and their babies.
Each Session will run for 6 weeks
Registration is required

Peapods Registration Procedures
Adopted January 2006

Purpose: To create a more equitable registration process for the extremely popular program, Peapods.

Registration Process:

• Bedford residents given first priority for registration. One of two of the parent/caregiver or baby must be a Bedford resident.
• Non-residents can get on the " Non-resident Registration Waiting List" during the registration period. You will be notified if openings are available at the close of the registration period.
• To register requires a photo ID and BPL card (both name & address are linked to BPL card)
• Registration can be done over the phone or in person with a Youth Department staff member providing the following information: Parent/Caregiver name, baby name, age of baby, phone number, BPL card number and photo ID match (in person registration).
• Registration dates will be posted in the Youth Department and the BPL web site.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jeanne Green, Youth Services Supervisor at 817-952-2373 or jgreen@ci.bedford.tx.us

Sprouts Story time is geared to the active child who is old enough to walk, talk, and sing. This program introduces children to literature in a positive and playful way through the use of chanting, singing, and rhyme. This will be achieved through the use of flannel board illustrations to enhance and bring to life the visual world of language. Finger plays, puppet theater, and media will also be used to illustrate children's literature. The program appeals to this age groups need for movement and activities and has been developed to encourage and utilize this energy for a positive storytime experience. This program is also intended to encourage a love of reading and foster a life-long desire to learn.

Tuesdays

10:00 - 10:20 a.m.

Location: Bonnie Finn Room
No registration required.
For more information please call 817-952-2372

This program is geared for mature preschoolers who are ready to be listeners and who are old enough to walk, talk, sing, and follow multiple task instructions. This program introduces children to literature in a positive and playful way through the use of singing and rhyming. Flannel board illustrations, finger plays, music, and media presentations will be used to illustrate the best of children's literature. The program provides a pleasurable opportunity for children to participate in group activities and learn how to sit, look and listen in an audience setting. Development of these skills will help children prepare for the academic and behavioral expectations in a traditional school setting. This program is intended to encourage a love of reading and foster a life-long desire to learn.

Tuesdays

11:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Location: Bonnie Finn Room
No registration required
For more information please call 817-952-2372