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EVENTS & STORY TIMES

1000 Books Story Time

Thu, Sep 28, 11:00am - 11:40am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this September! Stories, songs, movement and more in a storytime for Ages 2+

Fall and Autumn Family Storytime

Sat, Sep 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library

Join Ms. Anna for a storytime where we will read, sing, and play. Ages 0-8, accompanied by an adult.

Baby Time

Mon, Oct 02, 10:15am - 10:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura

Mon, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Baby Time

Mon, Oct 02, 11:15am - 11:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Bounce and buzz at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.

Rain Stick Craft - Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Mon, Oct 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Drop in between 3 and 5 pm to make this simple musical craft. Ages 6 and up.

PAWS to Read

Mon, Oct 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Wag your tails it's PAWS to Read! Does your 1st-6th grader want to practice reading with a dog? We have 3; 15 minute slots from 5:30-6:30PM. Come read with us! Please call to register. Ages 6-12

Hora de Cuentos - Toddler Tuesday

Tue, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:45am

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room

Celebremos el Mes de la Herencia Hispana y Latina con la bibliotecaria brasileña Sra. Mary. ¡Leeremos libro bilingüe y cantaremos canciones con burbujas y paracaídas! 1 y 2 años de edad con un adulto.

Stories and Songs

Tue, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Baby and Toddler Time - Activities For Ages 0-23 Months

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:35am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month this September! Songs, games, movement and more for our littlest friends. Ages 0-23 months

Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!

Tue, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:45am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden

Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.

Stories and Songs

Tue, Oct 03, 11:15am - 11:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Sing, stomp and clap for Stories and Songs! Perfect for toddlers and siblings. Come enjoy the fingerplay, songs and story-telling with us. Ages 0-5

Pre-K Story Time

Tue, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Join Miss Katie for a selection of Pre-K stories and themed craft each week. Ages 3+ with a caregiver. Siblings welcome! Recommended Ages 3-5

The Spitfire Club - Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

Tue, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 5:45pm

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Spitfire club, Fall Session. Changing the world, one book at a time! Kindergarten - 3rd Grade.

Tummy Time (age 0-12 months) - a space for babies and their caregivers

Wed, Oct 04, 10:15am - 11:00am

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Looking for a baby storytime and a chance to talk to other grown-ups with young children? Then join us for Tummy Time! This storytime/playtime program is for ages 0-12 months.

1s and 2s Time (ages 1-2) - a toddler storytime - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2

Wed, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Join us for stories and songs fit for active, growing little ones! This program is for ages 1-2.

Paws to Read

Wed, Oct 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Story Room

Do you want to practice reading aloud? Do you like dogs? Sign up for a 15-minute reading slot to read to a dog by calling (703) 746-1753 or by stopping by Beatley's Children's Desk. Ages 6-12.

Knit Nite! - A knitting club for kids ages 8-18.

Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library

Learn to knit under the guidance of experienced knitters. All supplies will be provided. Ages 8-18.

Toddler Rock N' Read

Thu, Oct 05, 10:15am - 10:45am

James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room

Toddler Rock N' Read is a musical half hour full of fun fingerplay and story telling for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5

1000 Books Story Time October

Thu, Oct 05, 11:00am - 11:35am

Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor

Stories, songs, movement and more in a story time for ages 2+