• Child Birth Preparation Class

    Child Birth Preparation Class
    SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Janesville 3400 E. Racine St., Janesville, WI, United States

    Our free, all-in-one program includes research-based, up-to-date information for expectant parents. Topics include: • Understanding pregnancy and labor • A birth story • Comfort techniques • Understanding medical procedures • Cesarean birth • Intervention alternatives and non-medicated births • Postpartum care including breastfeeding basics • What to expect with immediate newborn care Choose from one of our every-other-month, “Weekend Express” classes, from 9 am - 12:30 pm on Saturday. The class is held in the Conference Rooms on the Garden Level at SSM Health Dean Medical Group - Janesville East. Class sizes may be limited. Please call 608-373-8200 to sign up.

    Free
  • Owl Outing

    Welty Environmental Center 1201 Big Hill Court, Beloit, WI, United States

    Come on out to Big Hill Park on a beautiful winter afternoon to meet ambassador owls from Hoo Haven- a local wildlife rehabilitation and education center from Durand, IL. This event is jam packed with educational fun activities for every age. Join us for an educational event exploring Wisconsin’s owl species, their behavior, and their incredible role in conserving our natural landscapes. We’ll dive into owl adaptations, hike to call for Big Hill’s Barred Owls, read Owl Moon, stay toasty with a roaring fire, and have a craft for the littles tagging along. We even have an add-on activity of an owl pellet dissection! Dress warm and bring owl your questions… this one is going to be a hoot! —-THIS IS A PAID EVENT—- Member discount available! Not a member, but want to support Welty’s environmental education programming? Sign up here! Non-members: $5 Members: $3 Owl Pellet Add-On: $3 per pellet Please sign-up on our site so we can get a headcount for the event!

    $5
  • Music and Movement Story Time

    Music and Movement Story Time
    Beloit Public Library 605 Eclipse Blvd, Beloit, WI, United States

    Start your week with a joyful burst of music and motion! We’ll sing, dance, wiggle, and read together to build early literacy skills—while having a whole lot of fun. Perfect for little movers and shakers! For ages 2-6.

  • Read-In With Mary

    Read-In With Mary
    Hedberg Public Library S. Main St., Janesville, WI, United States

    Join Mary the Comfort Dog for an afternoon READ-IN in the back of the Children's Room. Bring or choose your own reading material for some cozy silent reading with Mary the Comfort Dog. Take turns reading aloud if you'd like! Mary loves company and stories. Disclaimer(s) No Registration Required

    Free
  • Music & Movement

    Music & Movement
    Hedberg Public Library S. Main St., Janesville, WI, United States

    Join us for this lively, interactive program aimed at increasing language, social, problem-solving, fine/gross motor skills, and self-confidence through music-based activities. We’ll play with the parachute, beanbags, rhythm instruments, and more as we build early literacy skills and make new friends! Perfect for preschoolers and their families. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program.

    Free
  • Babies In the Library

    Babies In the Library
    Hedberg Public Library S. Main St., Janesville, WI, United States

    Start growing your reader with rhymes, songs, and simple books. Develop early literacy skills at this program for our youngest patrons. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program. No Registration Required

    Free
  • Preschool Story Time

    Preschool Story Time
    Beloit Public Library 605 Eclipse Blvd, Beloit, WI, United States

    Explore a new theme every week through stories, songs, rhymes, and hands-on fun! This is a wonderful time for preschoolers to practice listening, interacting, and imagining—together. Ages 2-6.

    Free
  • Story Time

    Story Time
    Milton Public Library 430 E High St, Milton, Wisconsin

    Stories, finger plays, rhymes, and songs!

    Free
  • Willow Womens Center Free Online Parenting Classes

    We offer online classes through the BrightCourse curriculum with access to over 150 evidence-based lessons, covering a wide range of topics beyond pregnancy and delivery. We also offer Parenting Classes following the renowned Love & Logic curriculum, proven to teach effective parenting skills for more than 40 years. Register here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/f8665e48 Facing an unplanned pregnancy can be a scary and uncertain time. You might be wondering whether you have what it takes to carry, deliver, and parent a child or whether adequate resources are available to support you as you face these realities before you feel ready. Willow Womens Center in Beloit, WI, is here to help. With various services, including free parenting classes for women (and their partners) facing an unplanned pregnancy, we can help you build and practice the skills you need to parent all of your children, including those who haven’t been born yet. After learning of an unplanned pregnancy, your life will forever be different, no matter which option you choose moving forward. Willow Womens Center is dedicated to helping you make the best decision for your life and circumstances. We believe all women facing unplanned pregnancies should not be pressured into a decision because of […]

    Free
  • Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime

    Wiggle & Rhyme Storytime
    Hedberg Public Library S. Main St., Janesville, WI, United States

    Join us for a lively, interactive storytime featuring books, songs, action rhymes, puppets and more. Each storytime incorporates the five practices of early literacy: READ, WRITE, TALK, SING & PLAY. This session is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers with their caregivers. Same program offered at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults An adult caregiver must accompany children at this program. No Registration Required

    Free