Have a favorite show or episode you think we should watch? Register and tell us what it is for a chance to have it played! This program is best for ages 8 and up. Registration is encouraged but not required. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week prior to the event.
Family Story Time is designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement. It's a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. The whole family is encouraged to participate. Space is limited. Pick up tickets at the Children's Desk. Ad…
These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to two years old. With more activity and movement than our baby lap times, Baby & Toddler Story Time is a fun way to introduce your child to language and literacy skills through an interactive experience for children…
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. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…
Join us for American Mahjong – every other Wednesday! Beginners and old hands are welcome. Beginner Mahjong @ The Hill Center ($75) Learn to play American Mahjong in just one lesson! We’ll teach you the tiles, the setup, the game and you’ll leave knowing how to play. Each participant will get one of our instructional p…
Tippi Pro takes our Ballet Tap Jazz combo class to a whole new level – introducing more complex dance steps, combos, and steps across the floor in the same upbeat, FUN Tippi Toes way! This class is designed for 6-9 year olds and builds on concepts learned in prior Tippi Toes classes. No prior dance experience is requir…
LEGO construction is a terrific way to encourage children to participate in science-related activities by building, designing and testing solutions. From cars to candy to custom houses, every week gives children a chance to use their imagination and build new and creative pieces! LEGO Club is best for kids and teens ag…
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.
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.
Want to have fun making something out of clay? Ever make a salt/chalk bottle? Come join us Thursday afternoons in September! We will using different sensory materials as we get creative. This program is for ages three and up. Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver.
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…
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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…
Take a break from the new school year chaos and join us in the Children's Story Time room for a quiet(er) spot to read, study, color, or other calming activity. Best for children ages 5-12 and children 8 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver.
