While we look at moving back into the library (I’m back in the library two days a week now–starting today!), virtual programs continue. We are discussing how to transition to filming in the library, especially since our building will most likely be opening to the public soon, any regular programming spaces are being used for quarantine of deliveries or returns, and an open-office staff space with no area for private filming. Returning to the library gives others staff members who don’t have the at-home tech an opportunity to film storytimes…but that also means restarting a learning curve about the technology and the differences between an in-person and virtual storytime, at a time when the patron expectation in program quality is higher (after all we’ve been doing this a while).
More Baby Storytime Content:
Find additional storytime content at the links below:
– Storytime Resources (includes all storytime outlines)
– Virtual Baby Storytimes
– Virtual Toddler Storytimes
– Virtual Preschool Storytimes
– Virtual Family Storytimes (including themed special events)
– All Virtual Storytime Outlines
Baby Storytime Intro Song & Rhyme
Early Literacy Tip: Babies understand more than they can say. Using gestures, including simple hand signs is a great way to communicate with your little one. More, Stop, and No are great words to practice.
Book: Leo Loves Baby Time by Anna McQuinn

Song: She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain by Old Town School of Folk Music
Action Rhyme: Head and Shoulders
Bounce Rhyme: Old Grey Mare
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Bounce: Two Little Boats
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Song: The Tickle Song by Rainbow Songs
Puppets: Jump!
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Manipulative: Stuffed Animals
Closing Song: Skinnamarink