These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children ages birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.
These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children ages birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.
Come join us at the Cleveland Park Library to watch a selection of children's videos celebrating the superstars of Black History Month.
4 p.m. | For all ages.
A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-to-30-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children ages birth to when they start walking. Baby Lap Time is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere. This story time is designed so the baby will be in their caregiver’s lap and the grownup is actively involved in the program. It is recommended that each child have their own adult with them.
A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-to-30-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children ages birth to when they start walking. Baby Lap Time is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere. This story time is designed so the baby will be in their caregiver’s lap and the grownup is actively involved in the program. It is recommended that each child have their own adult with them.
French Story Time is for children of all ages. This program includes songs, music and motion and is very interactive. Children have the opportunity to practice their French by learning French songs, enjoying French stories and connecting words with motion.
Toddler Exploration: Dance!
Come shake your groovy heads, shoulders, knees and toes at the library! Caregivers are expected and encouraged to dance with their little ones, be silly, and have fun! Children will practice whole body movements, expression, rhythm, and practice listening. This will be in place of other Toddler Explorations programs.
Come shake your groovy heads, shoulders, knees, and toes at the library for a 20-30 minute program! Caregivers are expected and encouraged to dance with their little ones, be silly, and have fun! Children will practice whole body movements, expression, rhythm, and practice listening!
This will be in place of other Toddler Explorations programs.
Rogelio Maxwell is a multimedia artist who fuses on painting, drawing, sculpture, and music with performance art, film and video. Join us for this eight week series as Maxwell discusses why we make art, a brief look at the path some of us take to make art, and how art affects and defines our culture through architecture advertising, fashion, and design.
The new Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW, opens June 16. Join Mayor Bowser, Councilmember Cheh, Councilmember Grosso, DC Public Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan and members of the Library Board of Trustees for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. followed by a day of family friendly festivities to celebrate the new Cleveland Park Library.
Learn more about the project at dclibrary.org/newclevelandpark.
Looking for something a little more complicated than Elephant and Piggie, but not quite ready to read Harry Potter? Beginner chapter books can be tricky to find especially since in my cases they are on the same shelf as longer chapter books. This guide highlights a few of my favorites of the genre.
Zoey and Sassafras by Asia Citro
Mysteries of all types in the land of wine and cheese
Get swept up in the land of wine, cheese...and mysteries. This collection of novels, murder mysteries, and non-fiction all take place in France where the background has no shortage of terrior (or sense of place). There is something for everyone, whether you like true crime, cozy mysteries, or dark puzzles. Bon Voyage!
In celebration of Black History Month, distinguished historian C.R. Gibbs will deliver presentations throughout February.
The award-winning historian, humanities scholar and exhibitor of artifacts has appeared at DC Public Library since 1989. He has spoken at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Museum, Arena Stage, colleges/universities and other venues locally, nationally and internationally.
Dinosaurs have invaded the Cleveland Park Library for the month of November!
Come out and hunt for dinosaurs!
Take out dinosaur quiz to discover what kind of dinosaur you are!
Keep checking in this month for other dino-mite programs!
Dinosaur Story Time: Monday, November 5th at 4 pm (All Ages)
Dinosaur Crafts: Friday, November 9th at 4 pm (All Ages)
Dinosaur Dig: Thursday, November 15th at 4 pm (Ages 4-8)
Dinosaur Extravaganza: Monday, November 19th at 4 pm (All Ages)
Join us on Thursday, July 5 to discuss Matthew Sullivan's Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore which Kirkus described as, "An intriguingly dark, twisty story and eccentric characters make this book a standout."
Join us on Thursday, May 3, to discuss William Shaw's The Birdwatcher. A methodical, diligent, and exceptionally bright detective, William South is an avid birdwatcher and trusted figure in his small town on the rugged Kentish coast.
The Cleveland Park Library now keeps a list of new books received in the branch in a white notebook on the new book shelf. New books are listed books with a brief annotation. If you can't find the book on the new shelf, it may be checked out, and we will be happy to place a hold for you.
Looking for something to read to your young one (or older one-- picture books know no age limit!) but sick of reading the same Fancy Nancy over and over again? Here is a list of some of my favorite picture books that feature fantastic strong females as their main character.
