Herr Memorial Library

   Children’s programs have been a mainstay of the Herr Memorial Library’s services for nearly 70 years, and as educational standards and practices have improved, so has children’s programming.  Because “Story Time” no longer accurately reflects the content and educational value of the creative early-learning programs offered by the staff, the library offers free “Discover” programs on Wednesday and Thursday mornings before the library is open to the public.  The fall session of Discover will continue through Dec. 7 and 8.
   The library’s Discover program for infants from birth to 18 months of age is held on Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.  It features the use of simple stories, rhymes, and songs. Since they are held by their parents and caregivers during the program, infants also begin to associate reading with comfort and security.  In addition, adults learn from library staff how to continue teaching early-literacy skills at home.
   Discover for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years is held on Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. It includes many of the same activities, along with the addition of some hands-on activities that include simple musical instruments.
   The library’s Discover program for preschoolers ages 3 to 5 who are not yet in kindergarten is held on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:10 a.m. It includes all of the above activities along with a focus on learning specific skills such as color, shape, and letter recognition through a variety of activities.
   For more information about Discover, call 966-0831, email herr@herrlibrary.org or visit the library at 500 Market Street in Mifflinburg. Herr Memorial Library is open from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.