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.
Please join us on April 22 as we discuss Be Like the Fox: Machiavelli in His Worldby Erica Benner. There will be two sessions, one at 2 p.m. and one at 7 p.m. Both will be held in the Second Floor Conference Room.
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.
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.
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.
Are you a fan of the lovable monsters known as Pokémon? This is the club for you! Do you have no idea what a Pokémon is, but you want to make friends and have some good, silly fun? This is alsothe club for you!
Did you know that audiobooks are one of the fasting growing ways to read a book? If this is news to you, welcome to your new obsession! There’s no better way to multi-task while cooking, driving, working out or when you can’t easily keep your eyes on the page. Audiobooks have come a long way from “books-on-tape,” and the library has lots of ways to enjoy them.
Picture books are a great resource for stories to read aloud to your child -- short, engaging and lusciously illustrated they are quite literally made to be shared together. However this list is for the reader and listener who are looking for something a bit more involved than a picture book but thematically still appropriate for younger listeners. (For picture book suggestions here is a link to a list I made of some of my favorites.)
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."
