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EVENTS & STORY TIMES
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Sun, May 31, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop-in event. Recommended for ages 3-6
Mon, Jun 01, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Mon, Jun 01, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Jun 01, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! (0-14 months) Tickets Required.
0-14 meses, se requieren boletos.
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
An interactive story time for kids of all abilities, especially those with sensory needs. Registration required. (Ages 2-8)
Tue, Jun 02, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Tue, Jun 02, 10:15am - 11:15am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, music, and movement for ages 0-5!
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 10:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Start your morning with stories, rhymes and songs in English and Spanish ¡Empieza su mañana con cuentos, rimas y canciones en inglés y español!
Tue, Jun 02, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Just right for ages 0-23 months.
Songs, games, movement activities, and bubbles.
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a special uninterrupted playtime with your child and meet other caregivers. Discover how play and learning go hand-in-hand. (ages 0-3).
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Wed, Jun 03, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
A lap-sit and playtime just for babies ages 0-12 months and their grownups.
Wed, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 8:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Thu, Jun 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Classic kids' songs and award-winning tunes. Tickets required.
Canciones de niños clásicas y música premiada. Se requieren boletos.
Thu, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories, songs, movement and more for ages 2-5.
Thu, Jun 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Classic kids' songs and award-winning tunes. Tickets required.
Canciones de niños clásicas y música premiada. Se requieren boletos.
Fri, Jun 05, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Fri, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your best building brains! Ages 6-12
Edades 6-12
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop - 102 N Fayette St.
Calling young minds 9 to 15 years old! Come to Ms. Moxie's Moon Shop to uncover the ins and outs of both disposable and reusable period products. Dads are encouraged to attend!
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Come adopt a gently used plushie. Plushies have been cleaned and refreshed. Come by the circulation desk and request yours today. One plushie per person while supplies last.
Sat, Jun 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Pick up a brochure of SummerQuest programs, learn about the summer reading challenge, enjoy some snacks, and meet a special guest from the Washington Nationals! (Ages 0-12)
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!
Don't forget to check out our Early Literacy Guide for more resources!
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!
