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Discover maps, artifacts, dioramas, colonial-era documents, fashion, and a battle timeline showcased in the Wallace History Room! Come explore the fascinating history they have uncovered for you! Visit the Wallace Memorial History Room on the second floor of Central Library. […]
Join Us for Storytime at the Farm! Cozy up with a towel or blanket in the Visiting Pen and meet some of our furry farm friends while enjoying fun, interactive stories. Each Tuesday at 11am.
Age 0-4, Mon/Weds/Fri- 8:45am-10am While Latitude hosts climbers of all ages anytime, join us for a special weekly parent meet up and check out Boulder Babies! This is a drop in time for parents to bring their children to play […]
Every Wednesday Beginning May 6 | 9AM-12PM | North Building. Early learners can explore their curiosity through a nature-inspired, open play experience filled with hands-on activities, sensory materials, and playful discovery— nurturing an early appreciation of the world around them. […]
Explore an early literacy adventure with JEB Fort Story MWR Library. Join us at One Stop every first and third Thursday of the month and check out our early literacy station from 9 AM to 5 PM. We will have […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Let’s get fizzy! Try out our fizzy experiment and learn how to be a scientist. Let’s investigate! In this “caregiver and me” style program, adults and children will get to interact and engage with various themed activities that will promote […]
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is required. […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
Join us for free weekly programs on Wednesdays and Thursdays for NBG Members! All programs are recommended for ages 3+ with chaperone assistance. Themes vary weekly for each program. NBG members must pre-register their tickets online and show their membership for entry […]
Join us Wednesdays for an engaging morning of self-determined, exploratory play based upon the Anji Play approach. This is an unstructured, drop-in program for children of all ages. Parent or caregiver attendance is required. Registration is not required. In keeping […]
Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: This is a social event for both caregiver and child, as opposed to a traditionally structured program. Ages […]
Join us for a day of engaging, hands-on learning designed especially for homeschool families. From early childhood exploration to behind-the-scenes career experiences, each program offers a unique opportunity to connect with the natural world. For The Littles: “Underwater” Time: 9:15am–9:45am Recommended […]
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is required.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together. Learn animal themed rhymes, songs, and movement for National Pet Month.
Come fall in love with reading and make new friends at your local library. Everyone's invited to read, sing, and play together.
Participate in this interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, and rhymes designed for toddlers and their caregivers.
Build confidence and independence with an increased focus on more complex books, emphasizing alphabet and letter recognition, shapes, and hands-on activities. Age 3 with caregiver. Registration is not required. Seating is limited. Programs that do not require registration are available […]
Come and enjoy a craft that you and your child can participate in between storytimes. Each Make & Take Craft will be based off of something that was learned in storytime and further enrich your child's knowledge. Ages 2-3 with […]
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3) Parents and caregivers don't have to get tickets for themselves (except for events geared towards the whole family). Tickets will be available one week before […]
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
Join us for a sweet and playful Flower Movement Playgroup After class on Wednesday, May 6th at 10:30 AM, we’ll meet at Chesapeake City Park for a fun, flower-inspired playgroup! This is a chance for littles to move, explore, and […]
April 15 Mulan (2020), rated PG-13 Moana (2016), rated PG April 22 FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992), rated G Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), rated PG April 29 Avatar: The Way of Water (2022), rated PG-13 Dr. […]
Ages 2-3 years with caregiver/parent. We will share play and read books, nursery rhymes, & songs to enhance early literacy and motor skills.
Help prepare your child to enter school ready to read! This Storytime includes books, rhymes, and literacy activities that emphasize alphabet and letter recognition plus activities that support independence and confidence building. Ages 3-5 with a caregiver. Registration is not […]
Make art with all 5 senses! Explore your creativity with art themed, hands-on activities & process art projects in our engaging Sensory Studio. $15 per 2 hour session or add a visit onto your Open Studio time for $8. • […]
Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7. Registration is required.
Already run out of fun Spring Break activities? Visit NACC Thursday-Tuesday 1:30-6pm with your favorite book to read aloud to our animals! Adults can supervise up to 2 children. Not on spring break but want to enjoy a free activity […]
Ages 4-5 join us for early learning fun with a focus on STEAM elements as we explore picture books and create hands-on book-based art, science, and math activities for your preschooler. Separate registration is required for each date. Participants will […]
Get those fingers working! Build hand/eye coordination and muscles in your child's hand. Practice skills like cutting with scissors, writing, and drawing with fun learning activities. Ages 3-7. Registration is required.
Come show off your build skills every week with themed LEGO building challenges!
Join us for GEAR Recovery's 5th Annual Chalk the Block! Community vendors, games, and activities celebrating Mental Health Month!
Families with children ages 4-11 are invited to a special Fun & Games Night at Main Street Library, where they will learn ways to make the most of their family time with fun educational activities. Enjoy games, activities, and dinner! […]