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Wednesday, June 19, 2013

6:30 p.m.

Come into the library on Wednesday evenings for stories, songs and fun for the whole family.

Bring a sibling or a friend (real or stuffed), wear your pajamas and get comfy! 



7:00 p.m.

pj storytime"The moonlight will soon be beaming-
Good Evening, Good Evening!
So let's prepare for dreaming-
Good Evening to YOU!"

Join "Ms. T." every Wednesday evening for engaging stories, songs, rhymes and movement to support early literacy and "bedtime awareness." 

An educational program for children ages birth through 7 years and their families or caregivers. We meet in the Children's Program Room on the second floor. Children are encouraged to wear comfy pajamas, bring their favorite bedtime buddy and a grown-up partner to partake in the fun.

(Note: PJs and plush buddies are optional)

7:00 p.m.

Join us for all ages bed time stories, pajamas optional!

7:00 p.m.

Stories, arts and crafts and FUN.

A program for children of all ages and their families.

7:00 p.m.

Bedtime stories, songs, and rhymes for kids of all ages and their parents.

7:00 p.m.

Wear your pajamas and join us for stories, arts & crafts, and an opportunity to read to a PAL dog.

Fun for the whole family!

Thursday, June 20, 2013

10:00 a.m.

This story time helps children with early language and literacy skills through reading stories, singing songs, learning new rhymes and honing visual literacy skills with the librarian.

For ages 3-5 years.

10:00 a.m.

Interactive musical experience for ages 0-5, incorporating the use of musical instruments, rhythm and rhyme. 

10:00 a.m.

Story times include songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, music and more. 

Ages 5 and younger.

10:00 a.m.

Stories, songs, and SO much more.

Join us for a program for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers.

10:00 a.m.

Story times include songs, fingerplays, action rhymes, music and more.

Ages 3-5.

10:00 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement for walkers up to age 2 and their caregivers.

Registration is required. Please sign up no more than 7 days in advance.

One session per family per week.

To register for the session on May 9 or May 16, please email kathleen.fitzgerald@dc.gov.

To register for the session on May 23 and all future sessions, please email christina.mctighe@dc.gov.

10:00 a.m.

Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 2-5, with their caregivers.

For safety's sake, there is a limit of 75 participants for each story time.

Remember -- there is a story time at 10 a.m. and another at 11 a.m.

To schedule a class visit, please call 202-671-3125.

10:30 a.m.

Join us for stories, songs and rhymes. For ages 3-5.

Groups: please call 202-243-1188 to schedule a story time program.

10:30 a.m.

Join us every Thursday for a themed story time and a related make-and-take craft project after story time is over.

Designed for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers, the story time will include books, songs, rhymes and finger plays as we continue to strengthen early literacy skills.

10:30 a.m.

Blue Sky PuppetThe Blue Sky Puppet Theater is back with a special show, The Time Capsule, designed specifically for DC Public Libraries and the
“Dig into Reading” Summer Reading program.
 
Ages 3-12.

Find out about more Blue Sky Puppet Theatre shows at DC Public Library locations.

10:30 a.m.

storytimeEvery Tuesday and Thursday, come and enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, finger plays, movement and more for children ages 0-5.

10:30 a.m.

Join us for a half hour of stories, songs, movement, finger plays, rhyme, and dance! Large groups of ten or more please contact, Lizzie Nolan, children's librarian at 202-541-6226 or elizabeth.nolan@dc.gov
 
Best for ages 2-5.
 
*Crafts every first Tuesday and Thursday of the month*
 

11:00 a.m.

Jump, wiggle, bounce, shake and move with a librarian and books. Children will explore movement for different body parts using rhymes and songs, and increase their creativity through fun story recall and story telling activities.

Ages 3-5.

11:00 a.m.

Baby/toddler lap times are story times geared for babies ages birth to 24 months and their caregivers.

Starting March 6, 3013, tickets will be required for entry.

11:00 a.m.

Stories, songs, and SO much more.

Join us for a program for children ages 1-4 and their caregivers.

11:00 a.m.

Stories, songs, rhymes, bounces, and tickles for non-walkers and their caregivers.

Registration is required.
 
To register for the session on May 9 or May 16, please email kathleen.fitzgerald@dc.gov.

To register for the session on May 23 and all future sessions, please email christina.mctighe@dc.gov. 

11:00 a.m.

Stories, songs, and rhymes for ages 2-5, with their caregivers.

For safety's sake, there is a limit of 75 participants for each story time.

Remember -- there is a story time at 10 a.m. and another at 11 a.m.

To schedule a class visit, please call 202-671-3125.

1:30 p.m.

Storyteller Sharon GastonStoryteller Sharon Gaston entertains and educates children with high energy stories about character building.

For ages 3-8.

Find out about more story times with Sharon Gaston at DC Public Library locations.

2:00 p.m.

Blue Sky PuppetThe Blue Sky Puppet Theater is back with a special show, The Time Capsule, designed specifically for DC Public Libraries and the
“Dig into Reading” Summer Reading program.
 
Ages 3-12.

Find out about more Blue Sky Puppet Theatre shows at DC Public Library locations.

2:00 p.m.

The rhythm and rhyme of reading. This program is recommended for birth to ages 5.

4:00 p.m.

Each session includes an interactive reading experience where the librarian reads an easy reader book aloud, and each child follows along with a copy of the book in hand.

Other activities may include literacy-based games, book-related crafts, and basic writing activities.

Read-Along Story Time is recommended for kids in Pre-K to second grade. (There is no requirement for reading ability.)

4:00 p.m.

Storytime in French for children of all ages and skill levels.

Friday, June 21, 2013

10:00 a.m.

An early literacy lap-sit program that combines sharing stories, songs, rhythm activities and baby bounces. A short socialization playtime follows the books and music program.

For ages birth to 12 months.

10:00 a.m.

Early literacy program for ages birth to 2 years.

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