Story Time for the Spectrum

Sat · Oct 31·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library · Washington

Sensory-friendly story time with reading, songs, dancing, and flexible participation at Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library, encouraging costumes and movement, for ages 12 and under.

Sat · Nov 21·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Story time with books, songs, rhymes and movement on the library’s children’s floor or garden, lasting 30‑40 minutes, for ages five and under.

Sat · Nov 21·9:30 AM – 10 AM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Baby ballet class at Hill Center DC bridges Toddler & Me and Ballet, Tap & Jazz, teaching music, movement, balance, and basic steps for independent 2‑3‑year‑olds.

Sat · Nov 21·10 AM – 4 PM·American History Museum, Wonderplace, 1 West · Washington

Wonderplace (American History Museum, 1 West) — Hands‑on activities and touchable museum objects introduce history; first‑come, first‑served, free timed tickets; for ages 6 and under.

Sat · Nov 21·10:10 AM – 10:50 AM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Toddler & Me dance class at Hill Center DC introduces music, movement, balance, and basic steps with a parent or caretaker, for ages 18 months–36 months.

Mon · Nov 23·10 AM – 10:30 AM·Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library · Washington

Story time with books, songs, rhymes, and movement at Reservoir Park Recreation Center, first‑come, first‑served, for ages 5 and under.

Mon · Nov 23·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Books, songs, rhymes and finger play fill Capitol View Neighborhood Library, introducing language and early literacy skills, for ages 5 and under.

Sat · Nov 21·10:10 AM · 11 AM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

High‑energy ballet, tap, and jazz combo class mixes three dance styles in a 45‑minute session for ages 3–6 at Hill Center DC.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 5 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Pumpkin Decorating Contest (Parklands‑Turner Neighborhood Library) — participants receive pumpkins to paint and craft into favorite book characters, displayed for community voting, ages 5+.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 5 PM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Peer support specialist at Northeast Neighborhood Library offers emotional support, job search help, benefits, housing referrals, DC ID assistance, vital documents, clothing, and food resources, ages 18+.