Bond with your infant and build early language skills through rhymes, repetition, and music. Your child will enjoy quality board books and one-on-one book sharing. Ages 3-12 months with caregiver. Registration is required.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Come learn and play at the library! Explore STEAM concepts using one of the library's technology kits. Grades K-5. Registration required.
Create polished presentations online with Google Slides. Learn how to create, edit, and share slideshows from any internet-capable device. Prerequisites: Ability to access and use Google Drive or have taken Getting Started with Google Drive.
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Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.
Come learn & sing some lullabies-old and newer-to your baby and help them make a keepsake Valentine card to take home.
Ages 3-12 months with caregiver.
Registration is required.
Build early language and large motor skills through rhyme, songs, book sharing and hands-on activities with your child. Ages 6-24 months with caregiver. Registration is not required, seating is limited due to room capacity.
Other Cultures, Other Voices Preschool Storytime
Join us for stories and songs from around the world. This month we are celebrating Lunar New Year! Registration is required.
Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with caregiver.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Boost independence and develop social skills using writing activities, basic concepts (i.e., colors, shapes, letters, etc.), large muscle movement, and social-emotional learning opportunities focusing on the whole child. Age 2 with a caregiver.
Come to the library and explore different science-based materials and experiments with your budding scientist. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program.
Perform, create, and have fun! Join us to explore various art forms. Each class features a new skill, artist, artistic movement or technique. Grades 3-5. Registration is required.
Come learn and play at the library as we explore the library's technology kits. Grades 3-5. Registration required.
Enjoy a casual chat about popular books. Talk about titles you like and hear what others enjoy. Swap favorites old and new or spread the word about your favorite reads. Adults. Registration is not required.
Bring your craft, your supplies and your passion! Meet other crafters and creators, share your ideas and get new ones! Adults. Registration is not required.
Gather 'round little love bugs and enjoy a story with a fun craft. Ages 2-5 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Calling all Homeschoolers! Use your imagination to build creations out of stackable bricks and other materials. Grades K-5. Registration is not required.
Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3 - 7. Registration is required.
Red envelopes are a traditional way of giving money as a gift during Chinese New Year and other occasions in China and some Asian countries.
February's game spotlight is party games, Valentine's themed, of course.
Come with your friends for mini challenges and party games to get you moving and laughing.
This workshop will teach kids smart money skills through hands-on activities.
Grades K-5. Registration Required.
Part of a financial literacy series with Navy Federal Credit Union.
Family Afternoon Storytime
Join us in Family Afternoon Storytime as we sing, rhyme, share, and play our way to building early language and large motor skills, boosting and developing social-emotional skills, practicing basic concepts, and creating and reinforcing important
Join us Wednesdays for teen-only activities. Enjoy movies, games, crafts, and more, with different selections each week. Grades 6-12. Registration is not required; drop in any time!
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