Please note that this story time involves more complex stories than regular family story times and is specifically designed for older preschool and early elementary ages. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week prior to the event.
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. Due to inclement weather, Wonderplace will open at 12 noon on Friday, J…
Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and…
Please join us on the second floor for our bimonthly story time for daycares
In the Alma Thomas Teen Space, teens aged 13-19 years old can play video games! Games will vary each week.
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…
For Ages: 8 and Up What does home mean to you? Is it a place, a person, a favorite object, a family tradition, or a memory you carry with you? Drop in for a hands-on zine-making experience that invites you to explore what home and belonging mean to you. Using photographs, drawings, words, collage, and other creative ma…
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 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…
Play board games, card games, and the occasional giant version of your favorites!
Meet us at the library's large meeting room after school! Enjoy tasty foods, music, and good vibes. This program is targeted to school-age kids, Be advised that our food may have come in contact with or contain peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, or shellfish.
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Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. The whole family is encouraged to participate! If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week pri…
Discover the power of storytelling and community through our early learners storytime experience inspired by We Make History ! Through engaging stories, interactive gallery moments, and hands-on activities, children and caregivers will explore how everyday people, neighborhoods, and changemakers shape history in Washin…
