Books, music and rhymes for one-year-olds.
Come explore the world and new ideas through reading stories, movies, arts and crafts.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Fun films for the little ones, ages 3-5. Second showing at 11:30.
If bringing a group, please call 202-576-7252 ahead of time to reserve a spot.
A storytime that combines early literacy and Process-Oriented Art. Process-Oriented Art is a technique that focuses on the process of producing art, rather than the product, and places emphasis on creative exploration of art materials.
Join us for stories, songs and a little bit of art.
This storytime is recommended for ages 2-5.
Babies enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and other activities on the laps of their caregivers. For non-walkers.
Registration required.
Sign up at the children's desk or by phone.
Arts and crafts activities for ages 8 and older.
Chess instruction open to children and teens of all ages.
Call the library for details.
Beginning Monday, April 2, 2013, Chess Instruction for children and teens will be held on Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
There is no change for chess instruction for younger children ages 2- 6 on Thursdays.
Best for ages 7-16.
Summer is so close we can almost taste it. We will be reading One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia.
Steps to Book Club Fun:
Best for grades 3-8.
*If you've already read the book, please re-read it before the book club meeting, and don't forget to bring the book with you.
Story Time for ages 3-5. Class groups welcome.
To ensure that children can participate fully in this program, we ask that children who attend this program be at least over 2 years of age.
Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0-2, with their caregivers.
For safety's sake, there is a limit of 75 participants for each story time.
Remember -- there is a story time at 10 a.m. and another at 11 a.m.
To schedule a class visit, please call 202-671-3125.
Stories, songs, and SO much more.
Join us for a program for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers.
Singing, talking and reading for 0- to 3-year-olds.
Join us for baby and toddler story time.
Designed for children ages birth to 2 years and their families, the story time will include lots of fun songs, finger plays, baby bounces and rhymes as we work together to develop early literacy skills.
Story Time for ages 3-5.
Class groups welcome.
To ensure that children can participate fully in this program, we ask that children who attend this program be at least over 2 years of age.
Enjoy the world of reading through stories, movies, crafts and action rhymes.
Ages 3-5.
Join us for songs, stories, finger plays and rhymes.
This story time is for ages birth to 2 years.
Groups, please call 202-243-1188 to schedule a story time for your group.
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children aged 0 to 5 and their caregivers.
Every Tuesday and Thursday, come and enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, finger plays, movement and more for children ages 0-5.
Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, movement, finger plays, rhyme, and dance! Large groups of ten or more please contact, Lizzie Nolan, children's librarian at 202-541-6226 or elizabeth.nolan@dc.gov
Best for ages 2-5.
*Crafts every first Tuesday and Thursday of the month*
Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 0-2, with their caregivers.
For safety's sake, there is a limit of 75 participants for each story time.
Remember -- there is a story time at 10 a.m. and another at 11 a.m.
To schedule a class visit, please call 202-671-3125.
Stories, songs, rhymes, finger plays, movement and more for children ages infant to five and their parents/caregivers.
Stories, songs, and SO much more.
Join us for a program for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers.
Story times include bounces, tickles, upsie-downsies, manipulables, and action rhymes with one or two stories.
Ages Birth-3
Undirected play with LEGO building blocks. For all ages.
"Those who don't believe in magic will never find it."
-- Roald Dahl
Experience the magic of the wild and wicked works of beloved children's author, Roald Dahl. Join us throughout the summer for lively Dahl-themed films, book discussions, parties and activities. Registration limited to children ages 7 and older.
For full schedule and registration, please call 202-727-0971 or send an email to elaine.pelton@dc.gov.