Library storytimes are often a child's first "live performance" experience. Attending a storytime is different than watching TV, going to a movie, or watching a sports event as the behavior of the audience can positively or negatively effect the program. A good audience enables the storyteller to give the best presentation possible.
With this in mind, we request that parents and caregivers follow these guidelines:
- Please discuss proper audience behavior with your child before you come to the library program so they will know what is expected of them.
- Children under the age of 3 years should sit with a parent or caregiver to help them focus.
- Please be on time. Allow extra time for parking and visits to the bathroom.
- If you do arrive late, please wait for a break between stories, songs or acts before joining the group.
- Please do not bring snacks, drinks or toys.
- If the children in your care become disruptive, please remove them until they are comfortable and willing to listen.
- Adults model good audience behavior for the children by being attentive and participating.
- Please remember to turn off your cell phones.
- Greeting, chatting and visiting with friends should be done before or after a program, not during.
- If you do not enjoy the program or must leave, please do so in a manner that is least disruptive to others.