Kimberling Area Library kicks off fall storytime program

Apples, stories and a little dancing helped usher in a new season of reading at the Kimberling Area Library.

The library kicked off its fall children’s storytime program Monday, Sept. 14, welcoming children and families for a morning of stories, music, movement, learning and a caramel apple craft.

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LEFT: Children and families celebrate the kickoff of the fall Storytime program at the Kimberling Area Library; RIGHT: Young participants get creative making caramel apple crafts during the Kimberling Area Library’s fall Storytime kickoff. (Photos courtesy of Kimberling Area Library)

During the apple-themed kickoff, children also learned about Johnny Appleseed and discovered a little surprise hidden inside a familiar fall fruit. When an apple is cut horizontally, its seed chambers form the shape of a five-pointed star.

Co-librarian Abbey Everett said the fall program gives families an opportunity to slow down, spend time together and develop reading routines that can help foster a lifelong love of books.

“Fall is the perfect time to get cozy, slow down and establish new reading routines,” Everett said. “Creating new and fun ways to read with kids builds a lifelong love for books and also helps ignite their creativity and imagination.”

Fall Storytime will continue at 10:30 a.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of each month at the Kimberling Area Library. The free program includes reading, singing, dancing, crafts and other activities. Storytime is geared toward children age 6 and younger, although all ages are welcome.

The next storytime is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 28, with a “Falling Leaves” theme.

Everett encourages families to make reading part of their fall activities, whether curling up with a book at home or taking one along while enjoying the outdoors.

“There is no better time to be reading, so please stop by the KAL and FALL in love with a new book,” Everett said.

For more information about fall storytime and other programs at the Kimberling Area Library, visit the library’s website or call 417-739-2525.