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PL First Letter

 Do you know the most important letter to a child? The first letter of her name! Go on a letter hunt to find that special letter as many times as you can! More

PRK Yoga Storytime

 The Park Central Branch Library will host Yoga Storytime on the Square on Saturday, July 30th at 10 a.m. Join certified children's yoga instructor Kari Schlak of Earth Child Yoga on the Park Central Square as she introduces yoga poses and techniques to ages 3-5 and their caregivers. More

FGR Busting Bubbles

 Bust-a-move at the Fair Grove Branch Library at Busting Bubbles on Wednesday, July 27th. Infants to age 7 can enjoy a variety of bubble making and popping activities that will get them moving and learning about science. The bubble madness starts with a special storytime at 11 a.m. but the fun will last until 5 p.m. More

TLC Bibliobop

 The Library Center is having a Bibliobop Dance Party on Thursday, July 21st at 2 p.m. for preschool to grade 5. Dance around, play with instruments and shake your sillies out at our library-style dance party! More

General: SRP

 Have you started the Summer Reading Program yet? Excercise Your Mind - Read! runs through August 6th and there are programs for all ages. Head to the Summer Reading Program website to sign up or for more information. More

MID Playtime

 It's time for Racing to Read Playtime at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library! Come play with us on Saturday, July 16th from 10 a.m. to noon for infants to age 6. Join us for a playdate filled with developmentally appropriate activities for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. More

General: StoryWalks

 Take a StoryWalk! The Library has partnered with agencies across the county to provide StoryWalks along their trails and walkways for families and their children from birth to third grade. Families can read a book - posted page by page - while they enjoy the trail. Details about locations and kickoff parties are here. More

STR Building Challenge

 Strafford Branch Library is having a Building Challenge: Baby and Toddler Edition on Tuesday, July 12th at noon. Infants through age 8 can build things and watch them fall down using boxes, blocks and nesting materials. More

LB Topics

 Ask your librarian to help you find books on topics your child is interested in. Dinosaurs, trains, animals, seasons? We've got it! More

General: Fantastic Fridays

 Join the Library for Fantastic Fridays this summer! There will be a special Summer Reading Program event at different sites around the community on Fridays July 8th and July 15th. Each event will have fun activities and the Mobile Library. Check Bookends for details about times and locations. More

SR Can't Think

 Can't think of a song? That's ok, just start singing about what you see and do. It doesn't have to rhyme! More

TR Mirror

 "Who's the baby in the mirror?" Babies love to look at faces so go to the mirror and talk about that sweet baby! More