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Read To The Dog!

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Raleigh Library
Library Branch: Raleigh Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Children can come and read a book to Lovie the Therapy Dog! Read to our furry friends in a fun and supportive environment.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Randolph Library
Library Branch: Randolph Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM arts, STEAM stem
Event Details:

Kids can come to their Randolph Branch Library after school on Mondays and utilize their creativity with craft making!

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Babies & Books

10:15am - 11:00am
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Read, Create, Move: Storytime at North!

10:30am - 11:00am
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 0-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. 

This month we will read about some silly stories, listen to some fun songs, and work on different crafts!

Lap-Sit Storytime (ages 0-3)

10:30am - 11:30am
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly Storytime for Babies and Toddlers! We will read and sing and move and dance. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Read, Create, Move: Storytime at North!

11:00am - 11:30am
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Meeting Room (NOR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 0-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. 

This month we will read about some silly stories, listen to some fun songs, and work on different crafts!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Baby Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

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

This week's theme - I Love Fruit!

Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly Storytime for Preschoolers! We will read and sing and make a small craft. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Preschool Storytime (ages 3-5)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for our weekly Storytime for Preschoolers! We will read and sing and make a small craft. 

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Photograph Notice

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Reading Adventure Club: Where Kids Can Improve Their Reading!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

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Book Character Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Orange Mound Library
Library Branch: Orange Mound Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Event Details:

Visit the Help Desk any time in May to get your checklist of favorite book characters. Find all 10 to receive a prize. (While supplies last.)

Special Notes

Friends of the Library

This event made possible by the Friends of the Library.

Toddler Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun with the toddler in your life. Appropriate for children ages 18-36 months. No groups.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Lapsit Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Bartlett Library
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a lap-sit story time for toddlers ages 1-3! We'll share books, songs, and play time each week! No registration necessary.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Storytime.  Share stories and songs and crafts.  This week's theme: Day & Night.

No registration is needed.

 

Preschool Story Time

11:30am - 12:30pm
Bartlett Library
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us for a preschool story time for children ages 2-5! We'll share books, songs, a craft, and more each week! No registration necessary.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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After School Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games

Preschool Storytime

4:30pm - 5:15pm
South Library
Library Branch: South Library
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Children will enjoy an interactive and engaging storytime that is sure to keep them wanting more!

Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Library Branch: Officer Geoffrey Redd Library
Room: Meeting Room (OGR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Join us at OGR Library at the corner of Poplar and White Station for stories, songs, movement, and more! 

 

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Sensory Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Story Times
Event Details:

Sensory storytime is a welcoming, interactive environment designed for special sensory seeking children with autism or other sensory integration challenges.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Family Fun - Zumba for Kids

11:00am - 11:45am
Cordova Library
Library Branch: Cordova Library
Room: Story Time Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Come to the Cordova Branch Library for Family Fun!  This week:  Zumba for Kids  Get fit and have fun.

Followed by fruitsicles.

For all ages and no registration is needed.

Hattiloo at the Libraries

11:00am - 12:00pm
North Library
Library Branch: North Library
Room: Main Floor
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12), Teens
Program Type: Cultural Awareness, Theater
Event Details:

Hattiloo Theatre performs a live children play based on the book, Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters. Attendees will be able to participate in an interactive activity based on the play following the performance. 

Crafternoons at Cossitt

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cossitt Library
Library Branch: Cossitt Library
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Please join us Saturday afternoons for children's craft time at Cossitt Library. We will have a guided craft, but also will provide supplies for artistic free play. Come get crafty with us!

Star Wars Day 2024!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Bartlett Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Bartlett Library
Room: Meeting Room (BAR)
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5), Children (Age 6-8), Tweens (Age 8-12)
Program Type: Holidays, Movies, Story Times
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 57
Event Details:

May the 4th be with you! Come celebrate Star Wars Day at the Bartlett Library! We'll have a Star Wars themed story time, craft, games, and more! Come dressed in costume or in your favorite Star Wars t-shirt, and enjoy the best day of the year!

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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Pre-School Storytime

10:15am - 11:00am
Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Library Branch: Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children (Age 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Story Times
Event Details:

Enjoy stories, songs, and fun as children ages 3-5 are introduced to the joy-filled world of children’s books. Groups must pre-register.

Special Notes

Photograph Notice

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