Raising Kids in a Digital World

Wed · Oct 7·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…

Wed · Oct 7·10 AM – 4 PM·Spark!Lab, First Floor, West Wing, American History Museum · Washington

Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and…

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…

Wed · Oct 7·4:45 PM – 5:30 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Ballet, Tap & Jazz combo classes are offered for children 3-6 years old. This high energy dance class is designed to keep boys and girls engaged in continual motion while they learn the basic elements of dance including positions and terminology. We incorporate an even mix of the three types of dance over the 45 minute…

Wed · Oct 7·4 PM – 4:50 PM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

LEGO construction is a terrific way to encourage children to participate in science-related activities by building, designing and testing solutions. From cars to candy to custom houses, every week gives children a chance to use their imagination and build new and creative pieces! LEGO Club is best for kids and teens ag…

Wed · Oct 7·5:40 PM – 6:25 PM·Hill Center DC, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, Washington, DC

Tippi Pro takes our Ballet Tap Jazz combo class to a whole new level – introducing more complex dance steps, combos, and steps across the floor in the same upbeat, FUN Tippi Toes way! This class is designed for 6-9 year olds and builds on concepts learned in prior Tippi Toes classes. No prior dance experience is requir…

Thu · Sep 3·3 PM – 4 PM·Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington

Discover new flavors and fresh reads! Join us for a relaxing tea tasting paired with a sneak peek at exciting new books. For all ages. Sample tasty teas while diving into fun, real-life topics in a relaxed space. For teens and adults.

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington

Meet us at the library's large meeting room after school! Enjoy tasty foods, music, and good vibes. This program is targeted to school-age kids, Be advised that our food may have come in contact with or contain peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat, or shellfish.

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library · Washington

Want to have fun making something out of clay? Ever make a salt/chalk bottle? Come join us Thursday afternoons in September! We will using different sensory materials as we get creative. This program is for ages three and up. Children under the age of nine must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Thu · Sep 3·4 PM – 5 PM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Children ages 3-10 are welcome in the Children's Reading Room (2nd Floor) for some arts and crafts fun! We make a different project every week using a wide variety of methods and materials.