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KIDS

EVENTS & STORY TIMES
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+

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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+

Thu, Oct 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
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

Thu, Oct 05, 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! Grades 4th - 7th.


 

FEATURED BOOKS FOR SEPTEMBER

 

Something is Coming

Your Passport to Ethiopia

Roberto Clemente

Latinitas

With Lots of Love


 

DIGITAL FUN

 







 

 

PARENTS' CORNER

Looking for books on toilet training, bullying or getting your baby to sleep through the night?
The library's got a book for you! 

 


Grief


Adoption


Potty Training


Feelings


Divorce

 

 

READING LISTS

Here's a sampling of great books from our collection. Don't limit yourself to these -- we have many more that you're sure to love!

Any staff member at the children's desk is happy to make recommendations!

Babies & Toddlers

Preschoolers

K-3rd Grades

4th-6th Grades

6th-8th Grades

 

Last updated: September 2023