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Join us in the children's story time room for this month's book discussion. Check in at the circulation desk for a copy of this month's book
Join us in the children's story time room for this month's book discussion. Check in at the circulation desk for a copy of this month's book
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Creative drop-in play explores outdoor wonders in the Bird House Classroom at the National Zoo, with nature‑themed activities for toddlers and caregivers, for all ages.
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.
Story times with books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces for infants on caregivers' laps at Southwest Neighborhood Library for ages 5 and under.
Story time with books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces for pre‑walking babies and their caregivers at Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, for ages 5 and under.
Story, rhyme, and song sessions for babies on caregiver laps, featuring books, tickles, bounces, and free play at Southeast Neighborhood Library, ages 5 and under.
Hand sewing basics taught by a local sewist and children librarian, with lessons on stitches, mending, and button repair at Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library, for ages 8–12.
Techy Tuesdays (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library) — Two‑hour clinic teaching Chromebook, cellphone, tablet, laptop, Kindle functionality on 12 workstations, BYOD, limited to 12 participants, 18+.
Lego free‑play sessions let builders craft dream houses or flying machines in the Georgetown Neighborhood Library children’s room, lower level, ages 5–12.
Ranger-led junior naturalist hike through Rock Creek Valley, covering half to one‑and‑half miles, teaches observation skills; meet on the Center front porch, ages 8+, bring water and layers.
Read and sing about nature with a park ranger, featuring nature books, animal puppets, body movements, and songs at Peirce Mill Barn.
Rotating teen activities like video games, origami, crafts, and special presenters at Tenley‑Friendship Neighborhood Library, ages 13–19.
Three rounds of changing-category trivia in the Alma Thomas Teen Space, with team or solo play and a prize for the winner, ages 13–19.