Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.
These 30-to-40-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them.
Please call 202-243-1188 to schedule a story time for preschool, school or daycare groups.
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.
Space is limited; first come, first served.
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.
Space is limited; first come, first served.
Join us for Coloring Club. Every Wednesday we will have different themed coloring sheets to color in, as well as blank paper to draw. All supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 and under.
Kids ages 5 and up are invited to participate in an arts and crafts activity each Thursday afternoon. All supplies will be provided; you provide the creativity.
Story Time fun for the entire family. These 30-40 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.
Do you like keeping up with the news? Do you enjoy reading print newspapers? Or maybe you just want someone to do the crossword with?
Come read the paper and discuss the news over a cup of coffee at the Petworth Newspaper Club. The club will meet in the Non-Fiction Reading Room on the second floor. Newspapers will be provided. Coffee will occasionally be provided as well.
Each Monday, we invite our youngest patrons and their caregivers to color, listen to music, play with Duplos, socialize and more! Supplies provided (but feel free to bring toys to share!). Playgroup meets in our 2nd floor Children's Room. Recommended for ages 4 and under.
Come learn about computers from the certified trainers at the Petworth Neighborhood Library. Pop in to learn from scratch, master new tricks or even just sit in for a refresher.
Kids ages 5-12 are invited to participate in a STEM (science, engineering, technology and math) activity each Monday afternoon. Come experiment, build, create, solve puzzles and more.
Teen Open Mic NightThursday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m.
Are you ready to audition for American Idol? Are you talented enough for the X-Factor? Well here is your chance to find out. Teens, come out and showcase your talent at this month’s Open Mic Night.
DIY Duct Tape GiftsMonday, Dec. 8 at 4 p.m.
Wordless picture books present an interesting challenge for parents and children alike; after all, what do you do with a book that you can't read?
Yet, this genre allows children to foster their creativity as well as helps them to develop skills such as understanding and interperting context.
Although there is no specific method to reading a wordless picture book, there are ways that you and your child can enjoy them together. For instance, you can:
Narrate your own version of a story that corresponds to the pictures.
"Milo had lived at Greenglass House ever since he'd been adopted by Nora and Ben Pine when he was a baby. It had always been home. And he was used to the bizarre folks who passed through the inn, some of them coming back every season like extended family who showed up to pinch your cheeks at holidays and then disappeared again. After twelve years, he was even getting pretty good at predicting who was going to show up when. Smugglers were like bugs or vegetables. They had their seasons.
According to the Child and Family Services Agency of the District of Columbia, "about 1,300 District children and teens are living outside their birth homes under the care of the public child welfare system. Some 100 District youngsters are hoping to be adopted."
If you're interested in becoming a foster or adoptive parent in the District of Columbia, the Children and Family Services Agency will be offering information sessions at libraries throughout the city:
Monday, Nov. 10, 6:30 p.m. at Woodridge Library
Mini ZineThursday, Nov. 6 at 4 p.m.
Celebrate National Novel Writing Month by creating your own mini magazine. Use your mini zine as the foundation for your next graphic or written novel.
Teen Movie Night
Monday, Nov. 10 at 4 p.m.
Steve Rogers is living quietly in Washington, D.C. and trying to adjust to the modern world. But when a S.H.I.E.L.D. colleague comes under attack, Steve becomes embroiled in a web of intrigue that threatens to put the world at risk.
Our Halloween-themed programs have been a spooktacular success
The month is whirling by but our Halloween-themed programs have been wonderful fun. In our Monster Mayhem program, we did eveything but theMonster Mash- be it games, crafts or stories, anything was fair game in our zeal to groan the night away.
Everyone loved holding up their gruesome hands (which were decorated through a related craft) and shouting GRRR!
Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Red Riding Hood, who walked through the forest to visit her sick grandmother.
While she was walking, she met the Big Bad Wolf, who tricked her and raced to Grandmother's house and ate her up in one bite!
When Red Riding Hood arrived, she noticed something different about her grandmother:
"Oh Grandmother, what big eyes you have!", said Red Riding Hood.
"All the better to see you with, my dear," said the Big Bad Wolf.
"Oh Grandmother, what big ears you have!", said Red Riding Hood.
It's Halloween-themed programs all month long in the Children's Room!
October brings a wealth of excitement as the weather turns crisper and the day grow shorter. With all the good things that Halloween has to offer, why limit yourself to only one day of fun? Check out the exciting children's programs which will be occurring later this month:
Monster Mayhem
Hispanic Heritage Month PartyWednesday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m.¡Hola! ¿Como estas? Have you ever dreamed of being a luchador or a piñata maker?Probably not, but you can still come out and celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own Lucha Libre Mask and Mini Piñata. Candy will be provided!
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