Event List

Adu! Come to International Storytime to hear Nyale Pieh, Children's Librarian at the Orange Mound branch, perform a storytime that honors her ancestral country, Sierra Leone.

Following step-by-step instructions, children will learn how to make handmade paper!  Local artist Katey Henriksen Gardner will be on hand to share her skills with participants in this fun and awesome workshop.

Families are invited to join us at Your Randolph Branch Library for an International Storytime featuring The Philippines! We will celebrate the country and culture with stories, snacks, and a craft!

Come join us for stories, songs and fun, specially designed for pre-school children! Groups must pre-register.

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to Randolph Library for stories, songs, rhymes and a craft!

Join us for a fun-filled story time, for ages 0-2.

Bring the family to storytime to explore stories and facts, shake your sillies out, sing and rhyme together, and more! 

This storytime occurs on Mondays at 11:00 a.m.

Discover the magic of watercolor painting with a twist — we'll sprinkle salt onto our wet paint to create beautiful, textured effects. All materials provided; just bring your creativity!

We invite our patrons and their small ones to come and express themselves through finger painting! This two-part series is also designed to teach them how to associate colors with emotions and thoughts.

Find your Favorite Book Characters! 

Come join us for story time appropriate for the youngest children! No groups please.

Come and join us for a super cool story time! 

Children will have the opportunity to read with others to increase literacy.  The children will be using the concept of DiscoverRead and work with some of the components of reading, writing, talking, singing and playing.

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Baby Storytime.  Share stories and songs and bubbles.

This week's theme - Let's go on a Picnic!

No registration is needed.

Summer is the perfect time for parents to keep their little learners, learning. During our story time, we will share books that are perfect for summer reading along with a related art activity. Please mark this program on your calendar!

Kids will explore their imaginations and practice motor skills while decorating masks.

All Pre-K Projects will also include a read-aloud story related to the project.  

Please join us for a special program with The Dixon's Art to Grow Program! 

Participants ages 8-12 are invited to learn about art then create their own masterpiece to take home. 

An hour full of crafts and games at the Cherokee Library.  A different activity will be presented each week.  Registration recommended, but not required.

Is the movie as good as the book? Come watch with us to find out! Fresh popcorn will be available to all Dog Man fans. 

Healthy Cooking Matters For Children is a four-session series designed to provide hands-on learning experiences through recipe preparation and encourage positive behavior change among youth participants. 

Come to the Cordova Branch Library to paint your own t-shirt.  Please bring your own t-shirt, we'll have the paint, the brushes and more.

For ages 5-12 and no registration is needed.

Free chess tutorials for all ages. Beginners are invited to learn to play, and veterans are welcome to challenge each other to a friendly match of strategy and tactics. For this event we will meet in our main lobby behind the escalators.

Come join us as we explore the wonderful world of children's literature for toddlers! No groups please.