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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 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 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 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 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!
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…
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 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…
The clinic will be held in Computer Lab on the 2nd Floor of the newly renovated Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Seats are limited to 8 participants at a time for spacing and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. No entry 20 minutes after class starts. For reasonable accommodation requests, please…
If you are new to computers, this class is for you! Come and learn very basic computer skills or practice the new skills you have learned in this 2-hour session. You will receive guided practice in: Beginning-level mouse skills Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well. Seats are limited to 16 pa…
Come cool off in the library with some colorful lanyard crafts! Plastic lanyard and string will be provided. All ages welcome.
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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…
Discover new flavors and fresh reads! Join us for a relaxing tea tasting paired with a sneak peek at exciting new books. For all ages. Sample tasty teas while diving into fun, real-life topics in a relaxed space. For teens and adults.