Islington Council

Islington libraries get babies bouncing

Date: 15-Feb-05 by Nicola Quinn


*******PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES*******Date: Wednesday 23 February 2005Time: 2:15pmPlace: John Barnes Library, Camden Rd Date: Thursday 24 February 2005Time: 10amPlace: Lewis Carroll Library, Copenhagen Street in N1Baby Bounce & Rhyme sessions for parents and toddlers are now being held at five of Islington Council's libraries. Baby Bounce & Rhyme introduces songs and rhymes with accompanying actions bringing a fun element to the council's work with pre-school children. It is an interactive way for parents and carers to introduce babies and toddlers to the fun and enjoyment of sharing nursery rhymes, action songs and simple percussion music. The sessions aim to encourage word and nursery rhyme recognition in an informal environment and show how libraries are a friendly and informal place to meet and take part in activities.The sessions are held at:John Barnes 275 Camden Rd, N7 Wednesday afternoonsLewis Carroll 180 Copenhagen St, N1 Thursday morningsMildmay 1-23 Mildmay Park, N1 Thursday morningsN4 26 Blackstock Rd, N4 Tuesday morningsNorth Manor Gardens, N7 Friday morningsThey are open to parents, carers and the under 3's. EndsNotes to editors1. North, John Barnes and Mildmay Baby Bounce receive some funding from Sure Start.


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