Choose Your Own Adventure

Thu · Sep 24·Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library · Washington

The weather is cooling down, leaves are changing color, and school is back in session! September 22nd is the first day of fall and we are celebrating with a Scavenger Hunt. These images are hidden throughout the Children's Room, and kids can look for them at their own pace during library open hours. Find all the pictur…

Thu · Sep 24·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

There's fungus among us! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn how fungi and lichens are an important part of nature. 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 gu…

Thu · Sep 24·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

Goodnight pandas, goodnight elephants, goodnight cows! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about what happens at night when the moon comes out. 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…

Thu · Sep 24·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Designed especially for children ages 18-36 months and their grown-ups to enjoy together, these 20-30 minute interactive programs are full of books, songs, and fun activities that promote language and motor skill development. If you would like to visit with a school, childcare, or camp group, please call ahead to make…

Thu · Sep 24·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Southeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for babies who are not yet walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere, followed by some free time for playing and socializing. Because Ba…

Thu · Sep 24·4:30 PM – 5:30 PM·Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · Washington

Want to make some marks, learn how paint works, and have some fun? Come get messy with us, and help collaborate on recycled cardboard panels! We'll spread out a drop cloth in meeting room #2, then give everyone access to tempra paint and brushes. Kids can learn how to wield a brush to make the marks they want, while wo…

Thu · Sep 24·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Air and Space Museum · Washington

Join us for a story by Frank Asch about our sun and learn about the many ways our sun helps life on our planet Earth. Then make a sun puppet that you can play with in the sun or with a flashlight. Takes place each at the National Air and Space Museum in DC each Thursday at 11 am. No event reservations, but remember to…

Sun · Sep 20·1 PM – 5 PM·Northwest One Neighborhood Library · Washington

Stop by Northwest One Library and search for 23 pairs of awesome sneakers hidden throughout the children’s area! Kids can look for them at their own pace during open hours. Find all the sneaker pairs and bring your completed sheet to the desk to receive a small prize. This self‑guided activity is available all day and…

Sun · Sep 20·1 PM – 3 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Unleash your creativity and problem-solving skills as you tackle the LEGO building challenge of the day. Engineer your masterpiece and bring your ideas to life!

Sun · Sep 20·1:15 PM – 2:45 PM·Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join us in the lower-level meeting room for a movie on Sunday, September 20th at 1:15 p.m. No registration is required. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week prior to the event. From Wikipedia : A hypnotist (Werner Krauss) uses a sleepwalker (Conrad Veidt) to…