We will both sign and vocalize our stories and songs. No prior knowledge of ASL is required. This fun story time is recommended for kids ages 2-5 with a caregiver. If you would like to request an accommodation for a disability, please contact the DC Public Library Center for Accessibility at least 72 hours prior to the event. The Center for Accessibility can be reached via email at dcplaccess@dc.gov or by phone at 202-727-2142.
Join us for American Sign Language (ASL) Story Time! We will both sign and vocalize our stories and songs. No prior knowledge of ASL is required. This fun story time is recommended for kids ages 0-5 with a caregiver. If you would like to request an accommodation for a disability, please contact the DC Public Library Ce…
We will both sign and vocalize our stories and songs. No prior knowledge of ASL is required. This fun story time is recommended for kids ages 2-5 with a caregiver. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact the DC Public Library Center for Accessibility at least one week prior to the event. The Cente…
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.
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…
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…
Experience a four-week journey of mind-body wellness, energy awareness, creative expression, and deep relaxation. — Experience a four-week journey of mind-body wellness, energy awareness, creative expression, and deep relaxation. Taught by Uyen Nguyen of Lotus Love Works, you will be guided through a progression of gro…
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 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!
Celebrate the seasons with us! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we explore the beautiful plants that grow in gardens year-round. 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…
Inspire early childhood creativity with SAAM during Art in the A.M. Children ages up to 5 years and their caregivers are invited to the museum before hours to learn, connect, and create in the galleries. During this program, participants will learn about a variety of sculpture materials in SAAM’s Luce Foundation Center…
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…
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…
What happens when young minds put on the imaginary costumes of animals from a picture book? 1.Their imaginations grow. 2. They learn scientific differences between animals. 3. They learn how to enter books through their imaginations. Join multi-instrumentalist Curtis "Mr. Blues" Mailloux for a fun-filled early childhoo…
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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…
