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 January 19. 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 January 21.
Kindertots, Kinderdance and Kindercombo classes: with certified Kinderdance instructor Marilu Escalante. 787-485-5235. Please call her for more information and to register. There is an annual registration fee of $20.00. If you participated in the program during August -December 2009, you don’t have to pay the fee for the January-May 2010 session.
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. Class cost (14): $196.00 (payable in two payments). Begins Saturday January 23 and ends May 1. 12:30 m – 1:00 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 (payable in two payments).
Monday Kinderdance Class: Begins January 25 and ends May 17. 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Saturday Kinderdance Class: Begins January 23 and ends May 1. 10:00 am – 11:00 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 (payable in two payments). Saturday Kindercombo Class: Begins January 23 and ends May 1. 11:15 am – 12:15 am.
Kindermusik Classes now available on Tuesdays. Call the library for date and times
Music Is Fun! Individual and group music lessons for adults and children. Piano, guitar, and recorder, and electric guitar. 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.
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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 78 municipalities. These materials are perfect for children’s homework and special projects.
