Practice Reading Aloud with Our Special Friend, Finn! Our furry friend is a gentle, trained therapy dog who patiently listens to kids as they read out loud. This program is great for reluctant readers and is a wonderful way for reading-age children and tweens to get more practice reading aloud. Bring your own books or choose from the library shelves! Please note that there are no bathrooms in this library. Public restrooms are located outside adjacent to the playground.
Please join us for Play Café. For infants and up, but all kids are welcome. We will begin with Bilingual Storytime, followed by snacks and free play. ¡Por favor acompáñenos en nuestra hora de cuentos Bilingüe y tiempo de jugar! Para bebés, pero todas las edades son invitadas. Comenzamos con cuentos, canciones y movimie…
Playing at the Storybook Puppet Theater 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Bring your babies to the Temescal Branch Library for songs, socializing, and playtime. This event is suited for parents or caregivers with babies from birth to 12 months old. Storytime will start at 11:45 am, and there will be playtime afterward until 12:30 pm. Please plan to park your stroller in the community meeting…
Chess Players! Drop by to learn the basics, practice with new or old friends, or play against a worthy opponent. Instruction and chess sets will be provided. All levels welcome. Best for people ages 6 to 17 years. (Children under 8 years old must be supervised by a responsible caregiver.) This is a great activity for i…
Teens! Every Wednesday afternoon after school, come to the Eastmont Branch TeenZone. Play video games projected up on our giant wall screen, meet and hang-out with friends, and while you're at it, grab a snack! Get accessibility information .
20 minutes Ages 8 and up In a feast of colors and sounds, Maya Archaeoastronomy: Observers of the Universe makes a tour of six Mayan temples: San Gervasio, Chichen Itzá, Uxmal, Edzná, Palenque and Bonampak where the spectator dives into a Mayan world of knowledge about the importance of the orientations of its temples…
Join us every Thursday afternoon for creativity and conversation in a warm and inviting space. You are invited to bring your own projects (knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting and more!) and enjoy the good company of other fiber art creatives. This group has been meeting now for nearly two years and whether you're a…
Come to the Dimond Library to knit in community. Join other knitters in conversation, exchange knowledge and ideas and learn from others if you are new to knitting. What to Bring: Your current knitting or crochet project. Your preferred yarn and needles/hooks. A smile and a willingness to connect with fellow crafters.…
Learn to use a sewing machine at the library! In this monthly drop-in program, we'll guide you through the basics of using a Singer Heavy Duty sewing machine. Perfect for the complete beginner or anyone needing a refresher. Join us in the Main Library TeenZone from 3:30-5:00pm on 1st Thursdays. For teens ages 12-18. Al…
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25 min Ages 6 and up, Adults The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever lived. It is our nearest star and our planet’s powerhouse, the source of the energy that drives our winds, our weather and all life. The passage o…
Puppet Playdate 11:20 a.m. and 2:20 p.m. immediately following the puppet show. Located in the Merry Meadow
Join us for monthly art workshops for children and families led by teachers from the Museum of Children's Art (MOCHA) . For ages 5-15 and caregivers. MOCHA workshops focus on building creativity, social-emotional and academic skills through art. This program is supported by funding provided by the Friends of the Oaklan…
