One of the most important things you can do for your child is read aloud for fifteen minutes a day. Our commitment is to make this project easy and interesting to both of you. We have a wide variety of age appropriate books that will make read aloud time a productive and valuable time for both you and your child.
With the exception of our Storytime, all other classes have fees, 10 % of which benefit the library.
Art Classes for Children: Two Opportunities!
Tuesdays, “Cuca Cuenta Cuatro Cuentos” With League of Art Teacher Cuca Torrech, 787-790-1216, 787-633-5787, this is our famous art/storytime class for children ages 4 – 6. 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Begins August 18. Cost per class: $10.00
Thursdays, Art Classes for Children, ages 7-11. Also with Professor Torrech, these art classes help to develop and enhance reading, writing, reasoning and mathematical skills; not to mention that they are fun, too! 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, $15.00 per class. Begins August 20.
Kindertots, Kinderdance and Kindercombo classes: with certified Kinderdance instructor Marilu Escalante. 787-485-5235
Kindertots: For 2 year olds, this program is designed to develop Gross Motor Skills, Movement Creativity, Tumbling, Physical Development, Body and Social Awareness while learning numbers, colors, shapes and songs. ½ hour weekly. Class cost (14): $196.00 and Registration Fee, $20.00 (once a year). Choose either the Monday or Saturday class:
Monday Kindertots Class: Begins August 17 and ends December 7. 3:30 pm – 4:00 pm. Saturday Kindertots Class: Begins August 22 and ends November 28. 12:00 m – 12:30 pm.
Kinderdance: For children ages 3-5 this class is a planned developmental dance, movement and fitness program which introduces the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics, Motor Skills and Creative Movement while blending educational concepts. Class cost (14): $210.00 and Registration Fee, $20.00 (once a year).
Monday Kinderdance Class: Begins August 17 and ends December 7. 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Saturday Kinderdance Class: Begins August 22 and ends November 28. 9:30 am – 10:30 am.
Kindercombo: For children ages 6 – 9 this class is a combination of ballet, tap and modern dance, and offers a solid foundation for the young dance student. Class cost (14): $210.00 and Annual Registration Fee, $20.00. Saturday Kindercombo Class: Begins August 22 and ends November 21. 10:45 am – 11:45 am.
Music Is Fun! Individual and group music lessons for adults and children. Piano, guitar, and recorder. With Maria Elisa Cintron, B.A. and M.A. in Music Education. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoon lesson times available. We encourage taking advantage of this wonderful opportunity to study music. Both listening to Music and learning to play a musical instrument are known to develop strong Mathematical and Language skills, stimulate creativity, focus concentration, enhance self esteem and celebrate the human experience. Group recorder or guitar lessons are also available. Imagine the fun in becoming part of a trio of players; plus, group classes are a great way to progress in music. Please call Professor Cintron at 787-529-3995 to register and to take part in the many benefits that come from playing a musical instrument.
Storytime on Wednesday afternoons: Available with our beloved volunteer Ellen Silva. Ellen is a Montessori school teacher who during her shift here at the library on Wednesday afternoons is available to read stories in both English and Spanish to children ages 3-6. 3:30 pm.
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We have a substantial bilingual collection of over 6,000 books for children and young adults. We maintain an extensive area devoted to materials about Puerto Rico, including files on all 72 municipalities. These materials are perfect for children’s homework and special projects.
