Music and Movement

Tue · Oct 13·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and groove! Join in the fun as we dance, shake instruments, and sing along with friends. The whole family is encouraged to participate.

Fri · Oct 16·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Sing, play instruments, and join a dance party with your friends at Northeast! This program is intended for children under 5 & their caregivers.

Tue · Oct 20·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Get ready to wiggle, giggle, and groove! Join in the fun as we dance, shake instruments, and sing along with friends. The whole family is encouraged to participate.

Tue · Oct 20·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Join us to learn about new genres of music, dance, and to have fun with friends! We explore a variety of opportunities to get our wiggles out during this active, engaging program that promotes the power of play and music by getting kids and their caregivers moving, dancing, and even singing. This program is designed fo…

Tue · Oct 6·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·Bird House Classroom, National Zoo · Washington

MOO! OINK! CLUCK! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about different animals that live on the farm. 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 must re…

Tue · Oct 6·10 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 · Oct 6·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library · Washington

The Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library may be closed for renovations , but the story time fun won't stop! Join Shaw Library staff at the Goethe-Institut for a 30 minute story time designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Story Time is a great way t…

Tue · Oct 6·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Deanwood Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join your friends and neighbors at the Deanwood library for our weekly preschool story time. We will read stories, sing songs, and have fun! Stories are aimed at 3-5 year-olds, but all children are welcome with adult supervision.

Tue · Oct 6·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library · Washington

Join this 30-40 minute story time designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. The whole family is encouraged to participate!

Wed · Oct 7·10 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·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…

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.