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Babypalooza
February 25th: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Event
The ultimate baby party is back! Celebrate this exciting new phase with your little one as you connect with other parents and caregivers, explore booths with community experts, or attend an information session. Plus, enjoy a short program of songs and stories for babies. You won't want to miss this baby extravaganza.
Storytimes
Learn Create Play
February 26th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
This active play program is all about mind, body, creativity, and play. Move, learn, and explore with exciting new activities each week.
Literacy and Language Learning
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
February 26th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
This program is a space for babies to interact with others, deepen their understanding of the world around them, and develop fine motor & cognitive functioning skills (sight, sound, touch) all while spending beneficial time on their tummies to promote healthy development. Babies can enjoy the use of sensory bags, instruments, toys, books, and crafts! Bringing your own blanket is encouraged.
Literacy and Language Learning
Baby Sensory Tummy Time
February 26th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
This program is a space for babies to interact with others, deepen their understanding of the world around them, and develop fine motor & cognitive functioning skills (sight, sound, touch) all while spending beneficial time on their tummies to promote healthy development. Babies can enjoy the use of sensory bags, instruments, toys, books, and crafts! Bringing your own blanket is encouraged.
Storytimes
Saturday Stories
February 28th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Families
Drop-in
About the Program
Spend your Saturday mornings with us and enjoy different stories, songs, and activities each week.
Music
Ukuleles & Lullabies
March 2nd: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Learn the basics of ukulele in this special two-part program designed for caregivers and their babies. In the first session, you’ll explore simple ukulele fundamentals and learn lullabies to play and sing for your little one. Participants can borrow a ukulele to take home and practice between sessions, then return for the second class to play together as a group and share the music you’ve learned.
Storytimes
Discovering Shadow Science
March 2nd: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Discover the magic of light and darkness through stories, songs, and play. Little learners will explore the world of shadows with a fun guessing game, creative craft, and plenty of opportunities to observe how shadows appear everywhere - even their own!
Music
Babies: Music and Motion
March 4th: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Waitlisted
About the Program
Support your baby’s fine motor and cognitive development through fun, hands-on play and activities. It’s also a great chance for parents and caregivers to relax, connect, and socialize with others.
Storytimes
Learn Create Play
March 5th: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
McCormick Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
This active play program is all about mind, body, creativity, and play. Move, learn, and explore with exciting new activities each week.
Lifelong Learning
Pet Hospital
March 17th: 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Bring your stuffie and role play medical scenarios. Kids will work through a variety of medical situations with their stuffie, including routine doctor’s visits, hospital activities (such as X-rays, vaccines, and medications) and health promotion stations (such as dental care, physical well-being, and hand hygiene).
Lifelong Learning
Pet Hospital
March 18th: 02:30 PM - 04:00 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Bring your stuffie and role play medical scenarios. Kids will work through a variety of medical situations with their stuffie, including routine doctor’s visits, hospital activities (such as X-rays, vaccines, and medications) and health promotion stations (such as dental care, physical well-being, and hand hygiene).
Music
Irish Céilí Dance
March 21st: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Kids
Registration required
About the Program
Join us for a delightful journey into Irish farm life with Brendan Tonra's charming tale, Three Ducks and a Goose. This interactive program invites children and families to listen, dance, sing, and move along with the story, and definitely some céilí (group) dancing to boot!
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
March 25th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Storytimes
Baby Music
March 28th: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
John M. Harper Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
This is a relaxed, welcoming program for babies and their caregivers. Each session includes songs, rhymes, and simple stories designed to support early literacy and musical exploration, along with a hands‑on art activity for little ones to enjoy. Caregivers are invited to unwind, connect with one another, and enjoy quality time with their babies in a warm, social setting.
Storytimes
Discovering Routines
March 31st: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
This playful program helps toddlers learn about everyday routines through songs, stories, and hands‑on activities. Each week focuses on a different part of the day, such as waking up, brushing teeth, playtime and tidying up, or mealtime. Through repetition and fun, children can build familiarity and confidence with daily routines while enjoying quality time with their caregivers in a warm, welcoming setting.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
April 1st: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Storytimes
Where the Wild Things Are
April 1st: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Get outside and explore with this family‑friendly nature adventure around Critter Creek at the Eastside Branch. Each week features themed stories, songs, and hands‑on discovery stations that invite children to connect with the natural world. (See weekly themes below.)
Storytimes
Discovering Routines
April 7th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Main Library
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
This playful program helps toddlers learn about everyday routines through songs, stories, and hands‑on activities. Each week focuses on a different part of the day, such as waking up, brushing teeth, playtime and tidying up, or mealtime. Through repetition and fun, children can build familiarity and confidence with daily routines while enjoying quality time with their caregivers in a warm, welcoming setting.
Storytimes
Explore Play Learn
April 8th: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Drop-in
About the Program
Get ready for stories, songs and lots of fun activities.
Storytimes
Where the Wild Things Are
April 8th: 02:30 PM - 03:15 PM
Eastside Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Registration required
About the Program
Get outside and explore with this family‑friendly nature adventure around Critter Creek at the Eastside Branch. Each week features themed stories, songs, and hands‑on discovery stations that invite children to connect with the natural world. (See weekly themes below.)
