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General One World Storytimes

Branches will be holding special One World Storytimes throughout the month of February to celebrate African-American literature and culture for the African American Read-In. Check your local branch for dates and times.  More

TR Baby in the 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

LB Active Toddlers

Active toddlers don't always want to sit to hear a story. Never fear! Toddlers just need to move. Read aloud as your little one plays. He is still listening! More

TS Your Day

Talk about your day! Our lives are stories too so don't forget to talk with your little one about what you did today. More

MID Ready Set Build

Get ready to build at "Ready, Set, Build!" at the Midtown Carnegie Branch on Friday, January 19th at 10 a.m. Birth to 6 will enjoy Meg Fleming's adorable book, along with other building stories, songs and activities. Stay around for Racing to Read Playtime afterwards.  More

STR I Have a Dream Storytime

Infants to age 6 are welcome at the Strafford Branch at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16th for "I Have a Dream" Storytime. Celebrate the life of Martin Luther King Jr. at this special storytime. More

WLD Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Bring your teddy bear or other favorite stuffed animal friend for a Stuffed Animal Sleepover at the Willard Branch from 5-6 p.m. on Friday, January 12th. We'll have fun animal-themed crafts and activities for birth to 7, then you can leave your stuffed friend behind for a sleepover. Pick up your friend and hear all about their sleepover adventure, including pictures, from 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, January 13th. Donuts and drinks will be provided Saturday morning. More

January R2R Playtimes

Come play with us! There are three opportunities for children birth to 6 to enjoy Racing to Read Playtimes in January: Midtown Carnegie Branch from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Friday, January 19th, Ash Grove Branch from 9-11 a.m. on Thursday, January 25th and Messy Art and Play at the Library Station from 10-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27th. More

TLC Bilingual Storytime

Join the Library Center for Bilingual Storytime on Friday, January 5th at 11:15 a.m. Infants to age 6 and their parents will be introduced to books, songs and basic words in new languages. This month's language is Spanish. More