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KIDS

EVENTS & STORY TIMES
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Public Safety Story Time: - People in Our Neighborhood
Sat, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Stories about policemen, firemen and other friends in our neighborhood.
Cancelled
Sunday Story Time
Sun, Sep 20, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Story Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-24 months. Tickets required De 0 a 24 meses. Sala de reuniones de Duncan Library. Se requieren boletos.
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 21, 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 entradas
Baby Time
Mon, Sep 21, 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 entradas
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
1s and 2s Time (first session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
Just Babies - Solo Los Bebés
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
1s and 2s Time (second session) - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Sep 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2
September Sewing - Plushie Emojis!
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Smiley faces, grouchy faces, square faces, lopsided faces, and more! Create hand sewn plushie emojis packed with personality. Get creative! All supplies will be provided. For ages 8-18.
Bilingual Story Time - Cuentacuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren entradas.
Bilingual Story Time - Cuentacuentos Bilingüe
Thu, Sep 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
A storytime in English and Spanish (0-5 years). Tickets required. Un cuentacuentos en inglés y español (edades 0-5), se requieren entradas.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-14 months and their caretaker(s)
Thu, Sep 24, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-14 months, accompanied by an adult. 15 months and older, please attend 1s and 2s.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Periodicals Room
Join Miss Amy for stories, songs, movement, and activities just right for preschool children. Ages 3-5 with adult.
Where the Paletero Man Goes with Lucky Diaz - A Journey of Neighborhood, Music, and Art
Thu, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Join us for an energetic conversation as we celebrate the joy of community and summer fun with Latin GRAMMY-winning musician Lucky Diaz, author of the sensational bilingual picture book, Paletero Man.Register
Paletero Man con Lucky Diaz - un viaje por el barrio, la música y el arte
Thu, Sep 24, 8:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Virtual
Artista ganador del premio GRAMMY y aclamado autor de libros infantilesRegister
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DIGITAL FUN

 

Room to Read Comics Plus children

 


 

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

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! 

 


Grief


Potty Training


Feelings


Divorce

 

Last updated: March 2026