This Week in the Children's Room

Monday July 13th
4:30
Puppet Monday!
All ages welcome to watch, most activities suitable for ages 3 and up.
Join us for puppet shows, books and movies, plus puppet making and other crafts! Learn about different types of puppets, puppet history, and explore the library's huge puppet collection!

Tuesday July 14th
10:00
Laptime at the Library (note time change)
For children ages 4-24 months with a parent or caregiver.
Join us for songs, games, fingerplays, and of course, reading, all designed to promote early literacy!

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Ages 2-5
Join us for songs, stories, games and perhaps a craft.

1:30
Washington National Opera
Cinderella Workshop
Help a WNO performer present the story of the opera Cinderella. Here music, do a craft, act it out, and take home a free WNO family guide to the opera.
Ages 6-12

Wednesday July 15th
1:30
Summer Movie: Mad Hot Ballroom
Ages 6 and up.

4:30
Vintage Family Movie Series: The Adventures of Robin Hood
Enjoy the swashbuckling 1938 classic complete with cartoon and newsreel!
Recommended for ages 8 and up.

Friday July 17th
1:30
Friendship Bracelets
Call 202-671-0196 to register for this workshop on making thread friendship bracelets. All levels of expertise welcome, although the ability to make a basic braid is recommended.
Ages 7 and up.

And be sure to drop in and visit our PBS Raising Readers Reading Corner, sponsored by PBS and DC's own WHUT! Watch clips of PBS kids shows, visit the Raising Readers website on our dedicated computer (equipment courtesy of WHUT), and pick up some fun freebies!