Strong Start Play Group

Tue · Oct 6·11 AM – 12 PM·Northwest One Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join us as we build early literacy and fine motor skills sponsored by OSSE.

Tue · Nov 3·9:15 AM – 9:45 AM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to three years old. Baby & Toddler Story Time is a fun way to introduce your child to language and literacy skills through an interactive experience for children and caregivers alike. Space is limited. Tickets will b…

Tue · Nov 3·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

Calling all young paleontologists! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we explore ancient worlds through fossils. 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 mus…

Tue · Nov 3·10 AM – 11 AM·Southeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Toddler Explorations is an interactive program for toddlers that uses play and exploration to develop pre-literacy and social skills. This program is ideal for children ages 6 months to 5 years.

Tue · Nov 3·10:30 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…

Tue · Nov 3·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · Washington

Tue · Nov 3·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · Washington

Curious about how you can engage with your little one, even before they've figured out walking? Come to Baby Lap Time at Shepherd Park library - we'll be reading books, singing songs, and having some parachute time. There's also an hour playtime after the 30min structured session, so you can meet other caregivers - and…

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

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…

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 6 PM·Northwest One Neighborhood Library · Washington

Stop by Northwest One Library and search for 16 notable Hispanic and Latine figures hidden throughout the children’s area! Kids can explore at their own pace during open hours as they learn about important artists, activists, leaders, athletes, and more. Find all 16 figures and bring your completed sheet to the desk to…

Fri · Oct 2·10 AM – 5 PM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Our peers can help with job searching, benefits, housing referrals, help getting a DC ID, vital documents, clothing, food, and other resources. Ask for a peer at the information desk. All are welcome.

Fri · Oct 2·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington

Let your creativity soar while building new worlds here at the Mount Pleasant Library. This event is geared towards Daycares, community members are also welcome!