Babytime Guidelines
Registration Guidelines
Registration for Babytime is on a first come basis. Precedence will be given to families that have a child in any of our Storytime programs. After Babytime is at full capacity, a waiting list will be utilized, also on a first come basis. Registration will be open until full. You can register for all six weeks, or you can register for a drop-in session and pick your weeks. You may register by email, in person, or through Eventbrite. Parents will be notified by e-mail at least one week prior to the beginning of the session. All children who registered and did not make it into the program will be put on a waiting list and contacted if a space becomes available. Please be considerate of other children. Do not register if you cannot regularly attend these programs. The following rules apply to Babytime registration: A child must be at least 6 months old and no older than 12 months old by the registration date. (Exceptions can be made for special circumstances at the discretion of the Lap Time Programmer) A child may be registered only once per session. A family who has previously been in a program but did not abide by the attendance policy will only receive a space if there is not a waiting list.
Program Guidelines
Our primary goal at the Carnegie is to foster a love of books and reading in your child. We appreciate your cooperation, support and participation! The Babytime program is geared to the needs and interests of children ages 6 months to 12 months old. Please be patient with other children and parents. Every child is different and has different limits. Because of this, the program may end at an approximate time each week depending on how the children are feeling. We may have to adjust the schedule accordingly. Promptness is greatly appreciated. Interruptions by late arrivals interfere with the concentration of the group and the provider which is necessary for a successful program. Parents are asked to refrain from carrying on conversations with others during Story Time. Such behavior is inconsiderate of other participants and very distracting for the librarian. Cell phones should be turned off and put away during the program so that your child has your full attention. Parents are expected to participate and show by example how much fun singing, dancing, and being silly can be! Parents will sit with the children so they can participate more easily.
*Attendance Policy: Normally our attendance policy is straightforward and unchanging. However, since this year will be virtual, there will be a little latitude in the attendance policy. If you are unable to attend the program for that day please let me know via email. Email is a very important communication tool and will be the only way that I communicate with the class. Make sure you check yours regularly just in case there is a class cancellation. If you think that you will be unable to follow the guidelines set forth in this document, then our drop-in program might be more suitable.