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KIDS

EVENTS & STORY TIMES
Baby Time - Hora de bebés
Mon, Jul 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jul 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Little Miss Ann
Mon, Jul 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
William Ramsay Recreation Center
Join Little Miss Ann as she sings both reinvented classics as well as upbeat, interactive fun originals that will inspire kids to sing, jump, clap, and dance! (Ages 0-8)
Baby Time - Hora de bebés
Mon, Jul 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Read, See, Do at Carlyle House - A leer, ver y hacer en Carlyle House
Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New venue Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library
Stories and other activities at historic Carlyle House in Old Town. (121 N Fairfax Street). Ages 4-8
American Girl Pretend Pool Party (with Your Doll) - Fiesta en la piscina de American Girl (con tu muñeca)
Mon, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Bring your American Girl (or any other) doll – or borrow one of ours – for a play-pretend pool party. Snacks, crafts, and activities provided. (Ages 3-13)
Who Was! Mobile Experience at Duncan Library!
Mon, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Duncan Library Parking Lot
In partnership with Hooray for Books! and Penguin Random House comes the Who Was! Mobile Experience. Join us for an experience that will be the highlight of your summer! Recommended Ages 6-12
Little Miss Ann
Tue, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Butterfly Garden
Join Little Miss Ann as she sings both reinvented classics as well as upbeat, interactive fun originals that will inspire kids to sing, jump, clap, and dance! (Ages 0-5)
Toddler Tuesday - Martes de niños
Tue, Jul 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and movement for kids ages 0-5 !
Canceled
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
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.
Baby and Toddler Time - La hora de los bebés y los niños
Tue, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Join Miss Lisa for songs, games, movement activities and more fun that's just right for ages 0-23 months
Tuesday We Play - Martes de juegos
Tue, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
an after-school maker program for ages 6-12
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Jul 17, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Jul 17, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Animal Encounters: Fur, Feathers, and Scales - Encuentros con animales: Pelo, plumas y escamas
Wed, Jul 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Nannie J. Lee Recreation Center
Why do animals have fur, feathers, or scales? Meet live mammals, birds and reptiles and learn about their habitats and how they live. Presented by Squeals on Wheels. (All ages)
Mad Science: Spin, Pop, BOOM!
Wed, Jul 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Science right before your eyes! Ages 6+
Animal Encounters: Fur, Feathers, and Scales - Encuentros con animales: Pelo, plumas y escamas
Wed, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Why do animals have fur, feathers, or scales? Meet live mammals, birds and reptiles and learn about their habitats and how they live. Presented by Squeals on Wheels. (All ages)
Toddler Rock N' Read - Rock 'N' Read para niños
Thu, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stomp through summer fun with Mr. Josstin at Toddler Rock N' Read. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Summer Quest: Outdoor Play Mornings on the Columbus St Lawn - Juegos al aire libre
Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Outdoors
It's time to play on the lawn outside the Children's Room. Ages 2+
Toddler Rock N' Read - Rock 'N' Read para niños
Thu, Jul 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Stomp through summer fun with Mr. Josstin at Toddler Rock N' Read. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Girls Who Code - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Jul 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Ms. Niki
Fri, Jul 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Ms. Niki as she sings upbeat original songs and classics with a twist you've never heard before. (Ages 0-8)
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Jul 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Saturday Pop In Pop Up Story Time - Pop Up, Pop In La hora del cuento
Sat, Jul 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Join Mr. Josstin for a Pop Up, Pop In Story Time at 10:15am. This will be a singular spectacular story time on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Ages 0-5
Saturday Stories: Meghana Narayan - Historias de los sábados: Meghana Narayan
Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Meet local author Meghana Narayan and hear her read from her debut book, A Little Bit of Everything. Presented in partnership with Hooray for Books! (Ages 4-8)
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Jul 20, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
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 ages 3-6
Baby Time - Hora de bebés
Mon, Jul 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
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 - Hora de bebés
Mon, Jul 22, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Wiggle, crawl and clap at Baby Time! Fingerplay and songs for Ages 0-14 Months.
Read, See, Do at Carlyle House - A leer, ver y hacer en Carlyle House
Mon, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Carlyle House
Stories and other activities at historic Carlyle House in Old Town. (121 N Fairfax Street). Ages 4-8
PAWS to Read
Mon, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Hot Dog Summer at the Library! 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
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FEATURED BOOKS FOR JULY

 

We Move Together

Astrid & Apollo and the Soccer Celebration

Swimming Toward a Dream

When You Can Swim

Contenders


 

DIGITAL FUN

 





Room to Read
Comics Plus teens
 Comics Plus children

 

 

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: June 2024