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Science + sweetness = the coolest experiment of the summer! Join us at Preschool Lab: The Science of Making Ice Cream! Our tiny scientist will mix magic in a bag and watch ingredients turn into chilly, yummy treats, the perfect […]
A safe space just for tweens! Come hang out, meet new friends, play games and try out our activity bins.
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents. (Babies, Ages 0-2)
At Dinosaur Discovery Science Camp, you'll dig for fossils, do cool experiments, and uncover secrets from the age of dinosaurs. Get your hands dirty, solve mysteries, and explore like a real paleontologist! Registration required. Downtown Branch Library Program Policy Programs […]
Join us for a baby dance rave where the music is always upbeat, the lights are colorful, and the fun never stops! It’s the perfect way to start a little one's journey into the world of music, movement, and dance […]
Come decorate your school supplies! Make your notebooks, pencil cases, and backpack totally YOU before school starts. Create, laugh and head back to school in style!
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschoolers, Ages 3-5)
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, an art activity, circle time and resources for parents.
Learned some cool facts about dinosaurs this summer? End our Summer Reading Program with us as you show off the knowledge you've mastered from “Unearth a Story" in our Dinosaur Trivia!
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents. (Babies, Ages 0-2)
Add a little sparkle to your favorite stories. Bring in a favorite book and bedazzle the cover. Let's prepare for the new school year in style!
Beat the heat and watch one of the classic, animated movies that we unearthed from our DVD collection! Light snacks provided. June 12: Monsters, Inc. (2001, G) July 10: Finding Nemo (2003, G) Aug. 7: The Incredibles (2004, PG)
This August we will craft a "Back-to-School" card! To keep or to send. All the materials and guidelines are provided. It's a great place to socialize with other crafters.
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschoolers, Ages 3-5)
Explore your creative side. Each month we will learn the basics of a different craft featuring a variety of materials and techniques to let your imagination run wild. June - Jewelry Making 101 July - How to make Kinetic Sand […]
Monthly online writing workshops with The Muse Writers Center. Everyone is a writer on the inside, and we can help you bring those words out - you can Write Now! Register now to get the link to the online […]
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, an art activity, circle time and resources for parents.
Join the Downtown Library and our friends from the Norfolk Animal Care Center as we take the time to read to some cuddly and loving animals in need of a good story! Every other Thursday during the Summer months we […]
A safe space just for tweens! Come hang out, meet new friends, play games and try out our activity bins.
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents. (Babies, Ages 0-2)
Does your child ever wonder why things feel the way they do? Why sand slips through their fingers? Why blocks stack but balls roll? Introduce them to sensory and manipulative play! It's more than just fun, it's learning in their […]
Curious about the history and architecture of The Slover? Join a highly entertaining and informed staff member for a walking tour of the building, including the Downtown Branch, that will feature the history of the building. Downtown Branch Library Program Policy […]
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschoolers, Ages 3-5)
Teens can dive into cooking with this library cooking series. Come create, taste, and totally level up your snack game! June: Energy balls July: Smoothie bowls August: Mini pizzas
Design and build structures using build materials such as Lincoln Logs, KEVA Planks, PowerClix, Goobi and more. Let your imagination go wild and construct amazing creations. With creativity you can enhance your STEM skills with these hands-on building materials.
Toddler Times are engaging programs centered on rhymes, music, movement and books. (Toddlers, Ages 2-3)
1-2-3 Play With Me is a playgroup and fun-filled program experience for kids, parents and caregivers. Each program includes free play, an art activity, circle time and resources for parents.
Kids can roll, mix, and munch their way through summer with fun treats like candy sushi, salsa, and playdough cookies. It’s messy, it’s silly, it’s delicious—and yes, we promise the playdough cookies are actually edible. Downtown Branch Library Program […]
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents. (Babies, Ages 0-2)
KinderSTEM is a fun, interactive program that teaches children colors, shapes, letters, numbers and other basic concepts through group activities, books and hands-on exploration at individual learning stations. (Preschoolers, Ages 3-5)
Join the Downtown Library and our friends from the Norfolk Animal Care Center as we take the time to read to some cuddly and loving animals in need of a good story! Every other Thursday during the Summer months we […]
A safe space just for tweens! Come hang out, meet new friends, play games and try out our activity bins.
Grow a happy, healthy baby one rhyme at a time! Babygarten features fun songs, movement activities, colorful toys, board books and great resources for parents. (Babies, Ages 0-2)