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PL Meaningful Word

The most meaningful word to a child is her name. Place it everywhere you can and read it often. More

STR StoryWalk

Take a StoryWalk®! The Library has partnered with Howard Smith Community Park in Strafford for a StoryWalk® featuring "Leaves" by David Ezra Stein. Infants through age 6 will enjoy a special storytime at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26th and then enjoy the book posted along the trail. The StoryWalk® will be available throughout October. More

SBWD Talent Show

Celebrate the talent in our community as you watch your friends and neighbors perform at Schweitzer Brentwood's Got Talent: A Neighborhood Talent Show for All Ages. The fun will be on Sunday, September 24th from 2-4 p.m., call 883-1974 for details. More

LB Favorite Book

Does your child have a favorite book! Read it together to make him smile! More

SR Mornings

Mornings are sometimes hard. Try having a good morning song to help your child wake up gently. More

MID Shake Shimmy

It's time to Shake, Shimmy and Rock & Roll at the Midtown Carnegie Branch! Infants to age 6 will listen to great stories and music on Friday, September 15th at 10 a.m. More

FGR R2R STEAM

Join the Fair Grove Branch at a special Racing to Read STEAM Storytime for infants to age 6. On Wednesday, September 13th at 11 a.m. we'll play with simple machines and read interactive stories. More

TLC Playtime

Come play with us at Racing to Read Playtime: Preschool Science Edition at the Library Center! Infants to age 6 will enjoy unstructured, developmentally appropriate activities on Saturday, September 9th from 10 a.m. to noon. More

General Children's Areas

Where can you and your child go to play with puppets, puzzles, toys and books while learning too? Your library! Each branch has a children's area full of fun toys and books that you can check out or use in the library. More