Storytime Resources

Storytime resources are for use in preparation for or in library storytimes.

If you have any questions about an item, please contact Jenny Shonk or Nora Burrows.

For policies on using our storytime equipment, please visit our System Policies Page for more information.

Digital Storytimes Resources

The Digital Storytimes Storytime Box is intended for library staff to conduct a storytime using iPads. Originally part of the 2013-2016 Family Literacy Grant, the lab has received a face lift and is ready for circulation. Search under call number “Storytime Box” in Polaris to request this resource. Contact Nora at nburrows@flls.org with any questions.

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Apps installed on the iPads:

Felt Board by Software Smoothie
Felt Board – Mother Goose on the Loose by Software Smoothie
Animal Sounds by Innovative Mobile Apps
Peekaboo Vehicles by Touch and Learn
Wheels on the Bus by Duck Duck Moose
Red in Bed by Daniel Logeman
Barnyard Dance by Loud Crow Interactive
Boats by Oceanhouse Media
Toca Robot Lab by Toca Boca
Endless Alphabet by Originator Inc
Bunny Fun: Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes by Auryn
Grow a Reader by Calgary Public Library
Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site by Oceanhouse Media
My Very Hungry Caterpillar by StoryToys
Trail, Martim is a Strong Boy by Casa Grafica
Brave Rooney and the Super Sized Super Heros by Bacciz
Hat Monkey by Fox and Sheep
Toca Tailor by Toca Boca
Tiny Airport – Toddler’s Seek and Find Activity Book by Wonderkind
Toca House by Toca Boca
Toca Kitchen by Toca Boca
Toca Cars by Toca Boca
Toca Builders by Toca Boca
Toca Birthday Party by Toca Boca
Toca Hair Salon Me by Toca Boca
Toca Town by Toca Boca
Toca Pet Doctor by Toca Boca
My Friend the Spider by Sive5ifty
Animated Kids Songs by Haiyan Hu

Handouts from the September 24, 2014 New Media in Storytime Training
- Blog Discussion Post about the Training

Helpful Links
- Apps based on Caldecott books and authors
- Integrating iPads and Tablets (Slideshare)
- littleelit
- pinterest.com/littleelit
- AnnesLibraryLife.wordpress.com
- NAEYC and Fred Rogers Center Joint Policy Statement: Technology and young children ages 0-8 -be sure to check out the Key Messages and the Examples of Effective Practice.
- Early Learning with Families 2.0 – California State Library Initiative: Digital Literacy, Young Children and Libraries: A Toolkit.
- Early Digital Literacy @ FLLS 2015 Presentation

Tablet Tales resources have been made available through the 2013-2016 Family Literacy Grant

Baby Book Group Kits

These kits contain a 10+ copies of a board book title that caregivers can use with their babies simultaneously in a group storytime setting at your library. A variety of titles are available.

Storytime Boxes

Storytime boxes contain a variety of different materials to use in storytimes that include but are not limited to musical instruments, masks, flannels and plans. Holds may be placed through Polaris. Please send suggestions for purchase to nburrows@flls.org.

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Die Cuts

The Finger Lakes Library System has a variety of die cuts and machines for member libraries to borrow to prepare for storytimes and other events. Holds may be placed through Polaris. Please send suggestions for purchase to nburrows@flls.org.

Dies and Die Cut Machines Policy

Every die and machine has a barcode. DO NOT REMOVE THIS BARCODE.
Dies circulate for 2 weeks with NO RENEWALS. Renewals must be approved by the a FLLS staff member.
The Machines are EXPENSIVE and should be packed up the way they were shipped to you: In a box with bubble wrap or in the toolbox. Your library is responsible for any damaged machines or dies.
When you receive the equipment in the delivery, please be sure you check it out to the appropriate card.
Please be conscience of other members borrowing dies and machines. When you are finished with the machine or die, please check it in.

Available Dies

Click here for updated die cut PDF

Available Machines

Prestige Pro Machine Polaris Search: Ellison Die Cut Machine (Extra Large) — Prestige Pro Machine
**Polaris Search:** Ellison Die Cut Machine (Extra Large)

Accucut Machine Polaris Search: Ellison Die Cut Machine (Larger) — Accucut Machine
**Polaris Search:** Ellison Die Cut Machine (Larger)

Interested in purchasing your own machine:

Games

FLLS has a variety of board games to help with programs or other events. Holds can be placed through Polaris. Please send suggestions for games to jshonk@flls.org.

Puppets

The Finger Lakes Library System has a variety of puppets for member libraries to borrow to in storytimes. Holds may be placed through Polaris. Please send suggestions for purchase to nburrows@flls.org

Puppet List *Note: As puppets become damaged/lost this list may not be 100% current at all times. Please check the Polaris Client under Call Number “Puppet” to see current available puppets.

Puppet Policy

Every puppet has a tag with a safety pin. These pins may be removed for use in storytimes, but must be placed back on the puppet when it is returned. Your library will be charged $1.00 for any puppet returned without its barcode.
Puppets circulate for 3 weeks with NO RENEWALS. Renewals must be approved by a FLLS staff member.
Patrons are not allowed to check out puppets for sanitary reasons.
Puppets are to be returned to FLLS in the bag they were sent out in. This ensures they will remain clean while in transport.
Your library is responsible for any damaged or lost puppets.