Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library

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Family Story Time

Family Story Time

Monday, March 9, 2020, 10:30 am

Story time fun for entire family, these 30-to-40-minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child's lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate with the stories and activities during the program. All programs are free and open to the public.
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Nanny Time

Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 10:00 am

Come and have a fun time at your neighborhood library! Get to know other caregivers in your community. Toys will be set up for children to play while caregivers enjoy a cozy atmosphere. Coffee will be served. Ven y diviértete en la Biblioteca de tu vecindario! Los juguetes estaran disponibles para que los niños puedan jugar, así como un espacio para que los cuidadores interactúen entre sí, en un ambiente acogedor. Se servirá café.    
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Music & Movement

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 10:30 am

Come sing, tap and clap along during Music and Movement. This is a dynamic and interactive program that emphasizes early literacy skills. This program is recommended for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers.   
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Homework Hour

Wednesday, March 11, 2020, 4:00 pm

Homework Hour is a space for students grades K-8 to get academic support. The tutors are high school volunteers that are here to help with homework or practice any skill. From reading to math, the student can get support with whatever they need help with. Tutoring will be held on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Nanny Time

Thursday, March 12, 2020, 10:00 am

Come and have a fun time at your neighborhood library! Get to know other caregivers in your community. Toys will be set up for children to play while caregivers enjoy a cozy atmosphere. Coffee will be served. Ven y diviértete en la Biblioteca de tu vecindario! Los juguetes estaran disponibles para que los niños puedan jugar, así como un espacio para que los cuidadores interactúen entre sí, en un ambiente acogedor. Se servirá café.    
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VoiceOver for Mac

Thursday, March 12, 2020, 11:00 am

VoiceOver for Mac is a screen reading software that comes installed on Mac laptops and desktops. VoiceOver will allow users who are blind or low vision to listen to a synthesized voice read information that is otherwise displayed visually on the computer screen. VoiceOver for Mac classes are offered at Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library at 7420 Georgia Ave NW. The curriculum goes for 8 classes, each Thursday beginning Feb. 6 through March 27. Classes start at 11 a.m. and are over by 1 p.m.  
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Hora del Cuento

Friday, March 13, 2020, 10:30 am

Welcome to story time fully in Spanish! Stories, songs, dances and more in Spanish for children ages birth to 5. Bienvenidos a la hora del cuento en español! Donde se leerá, cantará, bailará y más. Para niños de 0 a 5 años.  
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King Bullfrog Music Time

Friday, March 13, 2020, 10:30 am

Join us for a special performance from local children's performers King Bullfrog. The musical duo will sing and play favorites and original songs for the whole family. Get up, get moving and get grooving! This performance is part of the library's "Explore the Arts at Shepherd Park" series. No registration required. All ages are welcome.
tutoring

Homework Hour

Saturday, March 14, 2020, 10:00 am

Homework Hour is a space for students grades K-8 to get academic support. The tutors are high school volunteers that are here to help with homework or practice any skill. From reading to math, the student can get support with whatever they need help with. Tutoring will be held on a first come first serve basis.  
Family Story Time

Family Story Time

Monday, March 16, 2020, 10:30 am

Story time fun for entire family, these 30-to-40-minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child's lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate with the stories and activities during the program. All programs are free and open to the public.

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