Afternoon Story Time for the Spectrum

Mon · Oct 5·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Calling all families, besties, fur babies, gremlins, monsters, witches, and goblins—big and small! Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest! Bring us your scariest, spookiest, most wickedly spine‑tingling evil laugh. From Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 23rd, scan the QR code or visit Capitol V…

Mon · Oct 5·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

This 20-to-30-minute story time is full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to 3 years old. It’s a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment.

Mon · Oct 5·11:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Education Center, E151, Portrait Gallery · Washington

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…

Mon · Oct 5·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Mon · Oct 5·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

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…

Tue · Oct 6·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

MOO! OINK! CLUCK! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about different animals that live on the farm. 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 guardians must re…

Tue · Oct 6·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Level 3, imagiNATIONS Activity Center, American Indian Museum DC · Washington

Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning. *Due to limited capacity…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

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.

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 6 PM·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

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…

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Georgetown Neighborhood Library · Washington

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…