Showing posts with label story time. Show all posts
Showing posts with label story time. Show all posts

Thursday, May 27, 2010

June kids' programs

Summer Reading starts June 1st!
Drop by the Interim Library (3162 Mt. Pleasant St. NW) and sign up to read and earn rewards with our "Make a Splash, Read!" summer program!

Neighbor Time @Hubbard Place will continue!
10am every Thursday in June at 3500 14th St. NW we have a session of Neighbor Time, our awesomely popular program full of songs, stories, spelling and dance! For kids ages 0-5! Bring ID, or the Hubbard Place staff can't let you in.

Tuesday June 8th and June 22nd, 10am, Bilingual Story Circle
At Ward 1 Parent Resource Center, 3101 13th St. NW. The Parent Center is at Tubman Elementary, enter through the parking lot--corner of 13th and Kenyon Sts.

Wednesday June 9th, 1:30: Signs Under the Sea
Dive into splashy stories, songs and fun activities that explore the world of underwater animals through American Sign Language. Ages 3 and up.
Part of this summer's Make a Splash, Read! Summer Reading Program.
At Ward 1 Parent Resource Center, 3101 13th St. NW.

Tuesdays starting June 15th, 10am: Baby Laptime
At La Casa, 3166 Mt. Pleasant St. NW, next to the Interim Library.
Songs, stories and play to designed to encourage literacy in the very young.
Ages 0-18 months. Maximum 16 people.

Wednesday June 30th, 6:30: Living Classrooms
Explore and learn with hands-on activities that reveal the environmental impact of local waterways. Ages 6 and up.
Part of our Summer Reading Program! At Ward 1 Parent Resource Center, 3131 13th St. NW.

Thursday, April 29, 2010

Children's programs May 1st-11th

Check the program location carefully, as many of our programs are not in the Interim Library!

Monday May 3rd, 6:30pm
Sleepy Story Time
Ages 3-5, maximum 10 people
At Mt. Pleasant Interim Library, 3162 Mt. Pleasant St. NW.

Wednesday May 5th, 6:30pm
(Secret Book Club)
Shhhhh...don't tell your friends, but we're starting a book club! Independant readers under 14, come by and help us organize it! Snacks are provided, and come prepared to tell us about your 3 favorite books!
Maximum 10 people
At Mt. Pleasant Interim Library, 3162 Mt. Pleasant St. NW.

Thursday May 6th, 10am
Neighbor Time!
Our popular song, dance and story program resumes in borrowed space!
Ages 0-5, maximum 30 people.
At Hubbard Place Apartments, 3500 14th St. NW. Please bring ID or you can't enter the building!

Tuesday May 11th, 10am
Neighborhood Story Circle
Stories, songs and more fun in English and Spanish, for ages 0-5.
Maximum 25 people.
At the Ward 1 Parent Resource Center in Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3131 13th St. NW. Enter through the parking lot at 13th and Kenyon Sts.

Tuesday May 11th, 4-5pm
Art after School!
Come draw your masterpiece! We'll provide art supplies and prizes for the best in each category! Drop in for as long as you like, no need to come for the beginning or stay till the end.
Ages 3-13, maximum 10 people at a time.
At Mt. Pleasant Interim Library, 3162 Mt. Pleasant St. NW.

Thursday May 13th, 10am
Neighbor Time!
Our popular song, dance and story program resumes in borrowed space!
Ages 0-5, maximum 30 people.
At Hubbard Place Apartments, 3500 14th St. NW. Please bring ID or you can't enter the building!


Thursday May 20th, 10am
Neighbor Time!
Our popular song, dance and story program resumes in borrowed space!
Ages 0-5, maximum 30 people.
At Hubbard Place Apartments, 3500 14th St. NW. Please bring ID or you can't enter the building!

Tuesday May 25th, 10am
Neighborhood Story Circle
Stories, songs and more fun in English and Spanish, for ages 0-5.
Maximum 25 people.
At the Ward 1 Parent Resource Center in Harriet Tubman Elementary School, 3131 13th St. NW. Enter through the parking lot at 13th and Kenyon Sts.

Thursday May 27th, 10am
Neighbor Time!
Our popular song, dance and story program resumes in borrowed space!
Ages 0-5, maximum 30 people.
At Hubbard Place Apartments, 3500 14th St. NW. Please bring ID or you can't enter the building!

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.

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.

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, January 9, 2010

Children's Programs January 10th-16th

Tuesday January 12th
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 January 14th, 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 16th, 11:00
All-Bob Morning!
Come share in a morning of Bob the Builder fun! We'll watch episodes of the show, do some coloring and read a Bob story or two!
Ages 2 and up.

Saturday, January 2, 2010

Children's Programs January 4th-9th

Tuesday January 5th
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 7th, 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 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.

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.

Monday, September 28, 2009

Special October Children's Programs

A few one-time programs for the month of October...

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.

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).

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.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Children's Programs Sept. 13th-19th

Tuesday September 14th:
10:00
Laptime @ the Library
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 17th, 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.

Friday September 18th, 10:00
PBS Film: Elmo and the Bookaneers
Join Elmo and some book-loving pirates for lots of silly fun!
Ages 2 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!