MARION — The Elizabeth Taber Library will start its winter programs soon, with three activities for different age groups on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. 

Winter Story Time for children between the ages of three and five begins Jan. 6 and runs through Feb. 24. The library offers stories, finger-plays and crafts for children on Monday at 10:30 a.m.

The library will also offer a Winter Lapsit, for children 0 to 23 months and their caregivers from Jan. 7 through Feb. 25. Each Tuesday’s program begins at 10:30 a.m. and includes a 20 minute story time followed by 20 minutes of socializing. Librarians request that each caretaker only bring one child.

For children aged 24 to 36 months by Jan. 1, the library will host a Winter Tales for Twos event on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. The half hour of stories, finger plays and crafts will begin on Jan. 8 and last through Feb. 26. Children should be with an enthusiastic adult companion. 

Pre-registration is required for these programs. Sign up by stopping by the library, calling (508) 748-1252 or by emailing Rosemary Grey, children’s librarian, at rgrey@sailsinc.org.