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KIDS

EVENTS & STORY TIMES
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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, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Classic kids' songs and award-winning tunes. Tickets required. Canciones de niños clásicas y música premiada. Se requieren boletos.

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, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Children's Area
Classic kids' songs and award-winning tunes. Tickets required. Canciones de niños clásicas y música premiada. Se requieren boletos.

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
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets required. Edades 0-5, 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
Come join us for engaging stories that are worth gathering for. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5. Tickets required. Edades 0-5, 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 - 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, 10:00am - 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, 10:30am - 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)

Sun, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 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.

Sun, Jun 07, 1:15pm - 1:45pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
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.

Mon, Jun 08, 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 08, 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 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Youth Services Area
Join us for a pop-up story time full of stories, songs, and movement. Ages 0-5.

Mon, Jun 08, 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.

Tue, Jun 09, 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 09, 10:15am - 10:50am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Have fun with an interactive style of musical entertainment that inspires kids to move their bodies and use their brains! Tickets required. (Ages 0-5) Se requieren boletos (0-5)

Tue, Jun 09, 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 09, 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 09, 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 09, 11:15am - 11:50am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room,Children's Area
Have fun with an interactive style of musical entertainment that inspires kids to move their bodies and use their brains! Tickets required. (Ages 0-5) Se requieren boletos (0-5)

Tue, Jun 09, 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).

 

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