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LB Again

It's normal that your child wants to hear the same story over and over again. Each time he hears the story, he learns something new! More

TS Puppet Show

Visit a Racing to Read Play and Learn Center at any Library branch and put on a puppet show together. Making up stories helps children build some of the skills they need when they learn how to read. More

LST Bibliobop

It's time to Bibliobop at the Library Station!  Ages 2-6 will listen to stories about music and dancing, then get wiggly and shake their sillies out at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 17th. More

FGR I Love to Play

Come play with us on Valentine's Day! Infants to age 6 can enjoy heart-filled activities at I Love to Play at the Fair Grove Branch on Wednesday, February 14th from noon to 5 p.m. More

MID Winter Wiggles

Tired of being cooped up at home? Let your littles ones age 2-6 Run Off Those Winter Wiggles at the Midtown Carnegie Branch on Monday, February 12th from 9-11 a.m. More

SBWD Itsy Bitsy Science

Dress to get messy and discover your inner scientist at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Itsy Bitsy Science Club! Scientists ages 3-5 will explore, build and create on Saturday, February 10th at 11 a.m. More

PL Snow

If there is snow on the ground, your little one probably wants to play in it! Take a stick and show her how to draw pictures and letters. More

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