• Never Fear, Superhero Story Time Is Here!

    It's a bird! It's a plane! It's... two librarians wearing capes!

    That's right -- to celebrate the beginning of Fandom Fest at the Barrington Area Library, Youth Services Librarians Chris and MaryJo have donned their capes and put together a great story time for your little superhero.

    Be sure to check out all of the great Fandom Fest events this year!

     

     

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      Youth Services Librarian Chris 

     

  • 3 Rhymes for a Rainy Day

     

     

     

     

    It’s raining! It’s pouring! The old man (might) be snoring! Brighten up a dreary day with 3 of our favorite Story Time rhymes about rain!

     

     

     

     

     

    Rain on the Grass  
    Rain on the grass. (Move fingers back and forth on the floor)
    Rain on the tree. (Lift arms into the air like a tree)
    Rain on the rooftops. (Make a triangle roof over your head)
    But not on me! (Wiggle finger no and shake head, then point to self)
       

     

    Pitter Patter Rain Drops (Tune: I’m a Little Teapot)  
    Pitter patter rain drops  (Wiggle fingers to imitate rain)
    Falling from the sky (Wiggle fingers downward)
    Here's my umbrella  (Pretend to open umbrella)
    Hold it High! (Hands over head)
    When the rain is over and the sun begins to glow  (Make sun with arms)
    Little flowers start to bud   (Kneel down)
    Then grow, grow, grow (Slowly stand up) 
       

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Spring Song (Tune: Farmer in the Dell)  
    The sun is shining bright (Make sun over head with arms)
    The sun is shining bright (Make sun over head with arms)
    Oh how I love the warmth (Hug self)
    The sun is shining bright. (Make sun over head with arms)
    The rain is falling down, (Wiggle fingers downward)
    The rain is falling down, (Wiggle fingers downward)
    Oh how I love the sound (Cup hand around ear)
    The rain is falling down. (Wiggle fingers downward)
    The flowers start to bloom, (Make fists then spread fingers up and out)
    The flowers start to bloom, (Make fists then spread fingers up and out)
    Oh how I love the sight, (Shade eyes with hand and look around)
    The flowers start to bloom. (Make fists then spread fingers up and out) 
       

    Bonus Rhyme!
    It is always a good time for the classic The Itsy Bitsy Spider but it is even better on a rainy day!

    The Itsy Bitsy Spider  
    The itsy bitsy spider climbed up the water spout. (Touch each index finger to each thumb and “climb” upward)
    Down came the rain and washed the spider out. (Wiggle fingers downward, then sweeping motion with arms)

    Out came the sun and dried up all the rain

    		 (Make sun over head with arms)
    And the itsy bitsy spider climbed up the spout again. (Repeat climbing motion)

     


    Looking for more Story Time rhyme fun? Check out the events calendar to find a Story Time to Watch Now or Watch Live!

      Youth Services Librarian Demitra