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Friday, August 21
Uses stories, songs and poses to teach caregivers and children techniques for breathing moving and relaxing. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel. Age 1-4 with adult. Register the child only please. Cosponsored by the Friends of Martha Washington Library If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its con…
Come to the library for free play with block sets of different shapes, sizes, and materials. Learn how block play can benefit your child's development! For children ages 3 to 5 years old, with an adult. Please only register your child for this event.
For infants, from 6 weeks to almost crawling. Through gentle guided movements, massage and songs, parents bond with their infant while encouraging emotional and physical development. Cosponsored by the Friends of Martha Washington Library If you have questions about the appropriate age for a program, its content, or ac…
Saturday, August 22
Create/fold paper airplanes. Toss/fly them to see how far they go. Which one is fastest? Which one is easier to control? Which one goes the farthest? Collaborate with friends to create/fold the best paper airplane. Ages 6 - 12. Registration encouraged, walk-ins welcome.
Book journaling is where reading, scrapbooking, and journaling come together! This introduction to book journaling will show kids ages 6-12 simple, creative, and fun ways to keep a record of their reading for the year. All supplies will be provided, including composition notebooks, art supplies and page templates to he…
Come join us to celebrate the end of summer reading with books, music and family fun activities! We will be joined by a local children's author Debora Brown! All Ages.
Getting ready to head back to school? Come join us for an afternoon of pencil pouch decoration! Let your creativity shine with colors and designs that show off your style for the new school year. Pencil pouch and supplies provided, as supplies last! For ages 6-11 years old. Registration required.
June 27 – Tie Dye Party (Please make sure to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Also, a limited number of shirts are available in a range of sizes. If you want a shirt that matches you perfectly, please bring your own.) July 25 – Summer Wind Chimes (painting required, limited supply available) August 22 – Fairy…
Sunday, August 23
RESCHEDULED from August 9: Create your own miniature indoor garden in this hands-on workshop for adults. Have fun while you learn to create your own tiny ecosystem to take home. All materials are provided, and no experience is necessary. Due to limited supplies, seats are limited for this relaxing, fun activity! Regist…