Toddler & baby activities in Lexington, MA this week

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

A 30-minute, drop-in program for two- and three-year-olds and their caretakers (siblings are welcome). We will read stories and sing songs, and on occasion use manipulatives like shakers or a flannel board.

11:15 AM – 12 PM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Drop in for an open-ended exploration of different art materials each week. From finger paint to sculpting dough, let your child lead their own discovery of what happens when they manipulate their world. It's about the process, not the product! Be prepared; things might get messy, but we will have smocks available when…

9:30 AM – 10 AM·Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Come dance with us! This high energy program fosters key early literacy skills including phonological awareness, memory, and sequencing skills, as well as promoting motor skill development—all while having lots of fun and moving our bodies. We begin with "follow the leader" songs followed by several free dances and end…

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM·Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Join us for a high energy storytime of songs, stories and fun for ages 3-5. This storytime is a high participatory program for kids and caregivers. There are lots of games, songs, and rhymes mixed into the stories to keep kids moving and engaged.

9:30 AM – 10 AM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

It’s never too early to foster a love for reading! Join us for a peaceful, interactive storytime created specifically for infants who are not yet walking and their adult caregivers. Together, we’ll recite joyful rhymes, sing songs, share tickle games, and read cozy books. The program is designed to foster your baby’s p…

11 AM – 11:30 AM·Children's Activity Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Take early literacy to the next step! Designed specifically for toddlers who have traded lap-sitting for walking, this faster paced, interactive program keeps up with your child's growing energy and skills. Together, toddlers and caregivers will jump, sing, recite playful rhymes, and listen to a short story or two—boos…

10 AM – 10:30 AM·Large Meeting Room, Cary Memorial Library, 1874 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, MA, 02420

Come sing along to old favorites and learn some new tunes! Singing together helps children develop language skills by slowing down words to better hear the individual sounds and introducing vocabulary that might not appear in everyday speech. Many songs will incorporate movement and opportunities to practice listening…