Afternoon Story Time for the Spectrum

Mon · Oct 5·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

Calling all families, besties, fur babies, gremlins, monsters, witches, and goblins—big and small! Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest! Bring us your scariest, spookiest, most wickedly spine‑tingling evil laugh. From Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 23rd, scan the QR code or visit Capitol V…

Mon · Oct 5·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Capitol View Neighborhood Library · Washington

This 20-to-30-minute story time is full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to 3 years old. It’s a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment.

Mon · Oct 5·11:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Education Center, E151, Portrait Gallery · Washington

Children and families are invited to learn, play and create at the Portrait Gallery! Join educators every Monday as we explore a variety of topics and artistic materials. Participants will get a closer look at art with hands-on activities, music and story times. Portrait Gallery Kids is a fun way to engage with art and…

Mon · Oct 5·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Southwest Neighborhood Library · Washington

Mon · Oct 5·11 AM – 11:30 AM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

We will both sign and vocalize our stories and songs. No prior knowledge of ASL is required. This fun story time is recommended for kids ages 2-5 with a caregiver. If you would like to request an accommodation for a disability, please contact the DC Public Library Center for Accessibility at least 72 hours prior to the…

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 6·10:30 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…

Thu · Sep 3·5 PM – 6 PM·Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington

Have a knitting or crocheting project you'd like to share? Want company while you work up your next skein of yarn? Curious about knitting or crocheting but don't know where to start? Join us at Marianne's Cafe at MLK for our crafting circle. Come to knit, crochet, chat it up, learn a new skill or all of the above. Chec…

Thu · Sep 3·5:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Game ON: Adults & Seniors SCRABBLE, Large Meeting Room · Washington

Thu · Sep 3·5:30 PM – 7:45 PM·Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · Washington

Come out and share what you've learned and learn from other players in a relaxed, open environment. Come get questions answered, and develop your strategy during live game play. No matter if you are an experienced player or are new to the game, players of all levels are welcome and encouraged to participate. Some sets…

Thu · Sep 3·5:30 PM – 7 PM·Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library · Washington

About the Movie Computer-animated tale centering on the rivalry between two children's toys: Woody, a cowboy doll who's the leader and the brains of the group, and a cocky spaceman named Buzz Lightyear. But the two learn to band together when they're faced with the bratty kid from next door, who just loves to make minc…