Showing posts with label baby. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby. Show all posts

Sunday, March 21, 2010

Kids' Library programs March 21st-27th

Tuesday March 23rd
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 25 people.

11:00
Preschool Story Time
Lots of reading, some songs and games, and sometimes even a craft! This program is for preschoolers with a reasonable attention span. That includes some but by no means all 2-year-olds, so please plan accordingly.
Ages 2-5 with an adult, maximum 35 people.

Thursday March 25th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday, March 13, 2010

Kids' Library Programs March 14-20th

Sunday March 14th: The Library is closed, but don't forget to spring forward with your clocks!

Tuesday March 16th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 25 people.

11:00
Preschool Story Time
Lots of reading, some songs and games, and sometimes even a craft! This program is for preschoolers with a reasonable attention span. That includes some but by no means all 2-year-olds, so please plan accordingly.
Ages 2-5 with an adult, maximum 35 people.

Wednesday March 17th, 4pm
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Come to our St. Patrick's program and learn all about Ireland with stories, songs, crafts and maybe even dancing!
Ages 3 and up.

Thursday March 18th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday March 20th, 1-4pm
Spring has sprung!
Come to our crafternoon and work off your spring fever of creativity!
Children of all ages.

Friday, February 26, 2010

Children's Programs March 1st-6th

Tuesday March 2nd
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 25 people.

11:00
Preschool Story Time
Lots of reading, some songs and games, and sometimes even a craft! This program is for preschoolers with a reasonable attention span. That includes some but by no means all 2-year-olds, so please plan accordingly.
Ages 2-5 with an adult, maximum 35 people.

Thursday March 4th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Children's programs February 22nd-27th

Tuesday February 23rd
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 25 people.

11:00
Preschool Story Time
Lots of reading, some songs and games, and sometimes even a craft! This program is for preschoolers with a reasonable attention span. That includes some but by no means all 2-year-olds, so please plan accordingly.
Ages 2-5 with an adult, maximum 35 people.

Thursday February 25th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Children's programs February 16-20th

Tuesday February 16th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 25 people.

11:00
Preschool Story Time
Lots of reading, some songs and games, and sometimes even a craft! This program is for preschoolers with a reasonable attention span. That includes some but by no means all 2-year-olds, so please plan accordingly.
Ages 2-5 with an adult, maximum 35 people.

Thursday February 18th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Children's Library Programs Feb. 8th-13th

Tuesday February 9th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 25 people.

11:00
Black History Story Time
Tales from Africa and America, stories of famous African-Americans, and lots of fun!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday February 11th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday February 13th, 1-4:00
Valentines' Crafternoon
Come make Valentines and other fun stuff! We provide the materials, you bring your imagination!
Ages 4 and up (coloring materials available for younger children).

Friday, January 29, 2010

Children's Library Programs February 1st-6th

Tuesday February 2nd
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 25 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday February 4th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Children's programs January 24-30th

Monday January 25th, 5:00
Film: Shrek 2
Come watch with us!
Running time: approx. 100 minutes.
Recommended for ages 6 and up.

Tuesday January 26th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 25 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday January 28th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Children's Programs January 17th-23rd

Monday January 18th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day-the library is closed.

Tuesday January 19th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 25 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday January 21st, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday January 23rd, 1-4pm
January Crafternoon
Warm up with some winter crafting!
We supply the materials (and some suggestions), you supply the imagination.
Ages 4 and up (coloring materials availble for younger children).

Saturday, December 12, 2009

Children's Programs December 14th-19th

Tuesday December 15th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday December 17th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
A special holiday session of our popular program! Bring a homemade ornament to decorate our tree; learn about Kwanzaa, Christmas, and other winter festivals; sing, dance, and have fun, as always!
For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday, December 5, 2009

Children's Programs December 7th-12th

Tuesday December 8th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday December 10th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday December 12th, Happy Hanukkah!
11:00-3:00
Holiday Craft Program
Join us for a holiday craft session! As always, you can do our suggested projects or invent your own. Make cards, decorations, or even gifts for whatever holiday you celebrate in December!
Ages 4 and up.

Saturday, November 21, 2009

Children's programs November 23rd-28th

Tuesday November 24th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.


Thursday November 26th: The Library is closed. Happy Thanksgiving!

Saturday, November 14, 2009

Children's Programs November 15th-21st

Tuesday November 17th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Wednesday November 18th, 2:00
Film: The Adventures of Elmo in Grouchland
Can Elmo find his way from Grouchland to his home in Sesame Street? Join us and find out!
Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Thursday November 19th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Children's Programs November 1-7th

Sunday November 1st: The Library is Closed.

Monday November 2nd: Dia de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead. Come check out some books about this Mexican festival!

Tuesday November 3rd
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Today's story time will be part of the Eurokids festival! We will feature books, rhymes and songs from England.
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday November 5th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week.
For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

The Children's department is looking for independant readers younger than 14 who are interested in helping us start a book club. Probably we would meet once a month, other than that the details are to be determined by interested kids. Please drop by the Children's Room and talk to Polly, the Librarian, or leave a message with your name and phone number if Polly isn't there. Or you can e-mail Polly

Sunday, October 25, 2009

Children's Programs October 25th-31st

Tuesday October 27th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday October 29th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. This week we'll be celebrating Halloween! Come in costume or join us tomorrow (in costume) for our special Halloween Story Time!
For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Friday, October 30th, 10:00
Halloween Story Time
Join us for some Halloween fun with songs, stories, and a costume parade! Everyone (adults too!) is encouraged to come in costume.
Ages 2-5.

Saturday October 31st, 1:00-5:00
Haunted Library!
Come celebrate the scary season with drop-in Halloween activities. A craft table, films, and a few spooky surprises await you! Come for as long as you can, short or long, and enjoy some scary fun. A special treat awaits if you come in costume!
Ages 5 and up (younger children are welcome, but not all activities will be suitable for them).

The Children's department is looking for independant readers younger than 14 who are interested in helping us start a book club. Probably we would meet once a month, other than that the details are to be determined by interested kids. Please drop by the Children's Room and talk to Polly, the Librarian, or leave a message with your name and phone number if Polly isn't there. Or you can e-mail Polly.

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Children's Programs October 18th-24th

Sunday October 18th: the Library is Closed. Visit Martin Luther King Jr. Main Library for Sunday Library Services.

Tuesday October 20th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday October 22nd, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week.
For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

The Children's department is looking for independant readers younger than 14 who are interested in helping us start a book club. Probably we would meet once a month, other than that the details are to be determined by interested kids. Please drop by the Children's Room and talk to Polly, the Librarian, or leave a message with your name and phone number if Polly isn't there. Or you can e-mail Polly.

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Children's Programs October 11th-17th

Sunday October 11th: The Library is Closed.

Monday October 12th: The Library is Closed.

Tuesday October 13th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday October 15th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week.
For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Saturday, October 17th, 10:00
Twin Fun!
A celebration for twins and their families/caregivers. Music, stories, snacks, and a chance to meet other 'twin' families!
All twins under 10 and their familiy members are invited.

The Children's department is looking for independant readers younger than 14 who are interested in helping us start a book club. Probably we would meet once a month, other than that the details are to be determined by interested kids. Please drop by the Children's Room and talk to Polly, the Librarian, or leave a message with your name and phone number if Polly isn't there. Or you can e-mail Polly.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Children's Programs October 25th-31st

Tuesday October 27th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday October 29th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week. This week we're celebrating Halloween, so come in costume today or join us for a special Halloween Story Time tomorrow!
For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

Friday, October 30th, 10:00
Halloween Story Time
Join us for some Halloween fun with songs, stories, and a costume parade! Everyone (adults too!) is encouraged to come in costume.
Ages 2-5.

Saturday October 31st, 1:00-5:00
Haunted Library!
Come celebrate the scary season with drop-in Halloween activities. A craft table, films, and a few spooky surprises await you! Come for as long as you can, short or long, and enjoy some scary fun. A special treat awaits if you come in costume!
Ages 5 and up (younger children are welcome, but not all activities will be suitable for them).

The Children's department is looking for independant readers younger than 14 who are interested in helping us start a book club. Probably we would meet once a month, other than that the details are to be determined by interested kids. Please drop by the Children's Room and talk to Polly, the Librarian, or leave a message with your name and phone number if Polly isn't there. Or you can e-mail Polly.

Saturday, September 26, 2009

Children's Programs September 27th-October 3rd

Tuesday September 29th
10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday October 1st, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week.
For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

The Children's department is looking for independant readers younger than 14 who are interested in helping us start a book club. Probably we would meet once a month, other than that the details are to be determined by interested kids. Please drop by the Children's Room and talk to Polly, the Librarian, or leave a message with your name and phone number if Polly isn't there. Or you can e-mail polly.ross[at]dc.gov.

Saturday, September 19, 2009

Children's Programs September 20th-26th

Tuesday Sept. 22nd

10:00
Baby/Toddler Laptime
Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!
Ages 0-2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

11:00
Preschool Storytime
Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!
Ages 2-5, maximum 35 people.

Thursday September 24th, 10:00 and 11:00
Neighbor Time!
Join us for our extremely popular Thursday program, now offered twice to accomodate more participants! Songs, dancing, stories, counting and other fun stuff! Please note that we will be offering one program twice each Thursday, not two different programs each week.
For children under 5 years.
Maximum 80 participants per session.

The Children's department is looking for independant readers younger than 14 who are interested in helping us start a book club. Probably we would meet once a month, other than that the details are to be determined by interested kids. Please drop by the Children's Room and talk to Polly, the Librarian, or leave a message with your name and phone number if Polly isn't there. Or you can e-mail polly.ross[at]dc.gov.