SUNDAY
20
SEPTEMBER
Southwest Neighborhood Library
55 upcoming events for kids and families at Southwest Neighborhood Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.
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Learn how to sew from an experienced seamstress and Ms. Senior DC from 2019-2021.
MONDAY
21
SEPTEMBER
Children birth to 5 and their caregivers are invited to a special early literacy play date themed around building, knocking down, and building back up again!
TUESDAY
22
SEPTEMBER
These 30-40 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. The whole family is encouraged to participate! If you would like to visit wit…
A conversation circle prompted by a short film. Join a discussion with your neighbors & fellow library users. Wallflowers are welcomed. Films are not listed. Film Discussion held on the first floor Large Meeting Room.
WEDNESDAY
23
SEPTEMBER
Join us for a special story time with songs in Spanish and stories celebrating Hispanic culture! This 30 minute story time is designed for children ages birth to five and their caregivers, and promotes early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement. Children and their grownups are encouraged to active…
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be doing a Frida Kahlo inspired craft after school!
THURSDAY
24
SEPTEMBER
These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction…
Please join the Southwest Library for our Teen Lounge to game, chill, and vibe with your friends. Your spot, your time, your lounge!
Play board games, card games, and the occasional giant version of your favorites!
FRIDAY
25
SEPTEMBER
Miranda Priestly navigates her career amid the decline of traditional magazine publishing. She faces off against Emily Charlton, her one-time assistant, now a high-powered executive for a luxury group, with advertising dollars that Priestly desperately needs. Rating: PG-13 Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Runtime: 120 Min…
SATURDAY
26
SEPTEMBER
Chair yoga is from 11:00am until 11:30am. Mat yoga begins at 11:45am and ends at 12:30pm. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats. Saturdays in the Large Meeting Room on the first floor.
MONDAY
28
SEPTEMBER
Children birth to 5 and their caregivers are invited to a special early literacy play date themed around building, knocking down, and building back up again!
TUESDAY
29
SEPTEMBER
These 30-40 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. The whole family is encouraged to participate! If you would like to visit wit…
A conversation circle prompted by a short film. Join a discussion with your neighbors & fellow library users. Wallflowers are welcomed. Films are not listed. Film Discussion held on the first floor Large Meeting Room.
WEDNESDAY
30
SEPTEMBER
THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER
These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction…
Please join the Southwest Library for our Teen Lounge to game, chill, and vibe with your friends. Your spot, your time, your lounge!
Play board games, card games, and the occasional giant version of your favorites!
SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER
Chair yoga is from 11:00am until 11:30am. Mat yoga begins at 11:45am and ends at 12:30pm. Participants are encouraged to bring their own mats. Saturdays in the Large Meeting Room on the first floor.
SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER
The SOW STEAM Lab is open for reservations! Reserve a Cricut and our Cricut heat press for a two-hour time block to work on your own projects. Before reserving this machine, you are REQUIRED to complete a Cricut reservation at the Labs at MLK Library . If you reserve this machine without having first completed a reserv…
The SOW STEAM Lab is open for reservations! Reserve a sewing machine for a two-hour time block to work on your own projects. Before reserving this machine, you are REQUIRED to complete a sewing machine reservation at the Labs at MLK Library . If you reserve this machine without having first completed a reservation at t…
MONDAY
5
OCTOBER
Children birth to 5 and their caregivers are invited to a special early literacy play date themed around building, knocking down, and building back up again!
TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER
Join us at the library for a special music and movement program! Dance and play instruments with your friends! This program takes place in the large meeting room.
WEDNESDAY
7
OCTOBER
The SOW STEAM Lab is open for reservations! Reserve a sewing machine for a two-hour time block to work on your own projects. Before reserving this machine, you are REQUIRED to complete a sewing machine reservation at the Labs at MLK Library . If you reserve this machine without having first completed a reservation at t…
The SOW STEAM Lab is open for reservations! Reserve a Cricut and our Cricut heat press for a two-hour time block to work on your own projects. Before reserving this machine, you are REQUIRED to complete a Cricut reservation at the Labs at MLK Library . If you reserve this machine without having first completed a reserv…
THURSDAY
8
OCTOBER
Baby Playtime is an hour long, unstructured play and social time for babies and caregivers. A great time network with other parents and caregivers in your community. For ages birth to 18 months.
Play board games, card games, and the occasional giant version of your favorites!
Please join the Southwest Library for our Teen Lounge to game, chill, and vibe with your friends. Your spot, your time, your lounge!
SUNDAY
11
OCTOBER
The SOW STEAM Lab is open for reservations! Reserve a sewing machine for a two-hour time block to work on your own projects. Before reserving this machine, you are REQUIRED to complete a sewing machine reservation at the Labs at MLK Library . If you reserve this machine without having first completed a reservation at t…
The SOW STEAM Lab is open for reservations! Reserve a Cricut and our Cricut heat press for a two-hour time block to work on your own projects. Before reserving this machine, you are REQUIRED to complete a Cricut reservation at the Labs at MLK Library . If you reserve this machine without having first completed a reserv…
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