Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction between the caregiver and the child on their lap, we recommend that each baby have their own grown-up with them. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week prior to the program.
Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction between the caregiver and the child on their lap, we recommend that each baby have their own grown-up with them. If you would like…
These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction…
These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for babies who are not yet walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere, followed by some free time for playing and socializing. Because Ba…
This 20-to-30-minute story time is full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to 5 years old. It’s a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment.
Children birth to 5 and their caregivers are invited to a special early literacy play date themed around building, knocking down, and building back up again!
Children and families are invited to learn, play and create at the Portrait Gallery! Join educators every Monday as we explore a variety of topics and artistic materials. Participants will get a closer look at art with hands-on activities, music and story times. Portrait Gallery Kids is a fun way to engage with art and…
From salsa to strings, and blues to swing, Live! Concert Series on the Plaza 2026 features hot entertainment for the Downtown DC community. From July 13 through September 25, 2026, Monday to Friday at 12:00 p.m. - 1:00pm on Wilson Plaza, join us for free lunchtime performances featuring the area's most talented enterta…
Toddler Explorations is an open interactive engagement program for young children and caregivers that uses play and exploration to develop pre-literacy and social skills. Join us in the big meeting room in the basement! Otherwise, if weather and temperatures permit, join us outside in the garden!
Children and teens are invited unwind with feature coloring at the Capitol View Library. Kick back on the 2nd floor and dive into a new story!
Earn the Playing the Past badge while learning about life at Tudor Place during the 1920s. — Join us for a Public Girl Scout Day. Juniors will earn the Playing the Past badge. They will explore life at Tudor Place in the 1920s and make a character to take them through time. Smaller troops or individual Girl Scouts welc…
If you need to get Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certified on the Office 365 Excel Associate level, the DC Public Library is pleased to offer Certiport’s Exams from Home Service. This remote testing solution allows you to take the Office 365 Excel Associate MOS Certification Exam from the convenience of your home o…
A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 15-to-25-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. Baby Lap Time is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of readi…
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Curious about how you can engage with your little one, even before they've figured out walking? Come to Baby Lap Time at Shepherd Park library - we'll be reading books, singing songs, and having some parachute time. There's also an hour playtime after the 30min structured session, so you can meet other caregivers - and…
There's fungus among us! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn how fungi and lichens are an important part of nature. 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 welcome. Parents and gu…
These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction…
Benning Neighborhood Library is offering Workforce Champions Job Clinic to help library customers understand the current job market, latest job trends, in demand skills and certifications and utilizing online platforms to create resumes and apply for jobs. This program will be offered on the first and third Thursday of…
