STEM2Go is Anacostia's Library Monthly Take Home S.T.E.M. program where participants can complete guided science projects at home. We'll provide a different STEM project each month to take home and complete while supplies last, you can pick up STEM supplies in the children section each project comes with step-by-step instructions.
Not all birds fly- but all birds rock! Celebrate World Cassowary Day with creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about flightless birds, like cassowaries! Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are…
This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…
Join us for stories & songs on the Balcón (2nd floor) at Union Market's La Cosecha. The event is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
Wednesday, September 30: Roma Mexico (2018) Languages: Spanish, Mixtec Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes Director: Alfonso Cuarón A year in the life of an upper-middle-class family's maid in Mexico City in the early 1970s. The film follows Cleo, an indigenous live-in maid for an upper-middle-class family. While navigating a…
Tippi Pro takes our Ballet Tap Jazz combo class to a whole new level – introducing more complex dance steps, combos, and steps across the floor in the same upbeat, FUN Tippi Toes way! This class is designed for 6-9 year olds and builds on concepts learned in prior Tippi Toes classes. No prior dance experience is requir…
Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while they learn the basic elements of dance including positions and terminology. We incorporate an even mix of the three types of dance over the 45 minute…
Children ages 3-10 are welcome in the Children's Reading Room (2nd Floor) for some arts and crafts fun! We make a different project every week using a wide variety of methods and materials.
Join us for our annual End of Summer Party! We will meet outside on back patio of the library. We will have light snacks for children, crafts, water games, and more! Bring your bathing suits, towels, and sunscreen. (For toddlers-12). The party is not recommended for infants or small babies. Participants of the "Can You…
Join DC's Office of the Chief Technology Officer for a free Tech 101 workshop in the computer lab, where you'll learn basic tech skills such as: Creating an email or changing your password Navigating online applications Email and cloud management Managing storage on your smart devices Come with your questions! Call 202…
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Designed especially for children ages 18-36 months and their grown-ups to enjoy together, these 20-30 minute interactive programs are full of books, songs, and fun activities that promote language and motor skill development. If you would like to visit with a school, childcare, or camp group, please call ahead to make…
Take a break from the new school year chaos and join us in the Children's Story Time room for a quiet(er) spot to read, study, color, or other calming activity. Best for children ages 5-12 and children 8 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Want to have fun making something out of clay? Ever make a salt/chalk bottle? Come join us Thursday afternoons in September! We will using different sensory materials as we get creative. This program is for ages three and up. Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver.
