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KIDS

EVENTS & STORY TIMES
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Aug 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
Brixalot Lego
Wed, Aug 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Lego fun with tons of bricks and a different special theme each week.
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Aug 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bask in summer fun with Mr. Josstin at Toddler Rock N' Read. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Thu, Aug 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Rainbow Puppets: Beautiful Tales - Rainbow Puppets presenta: Cuentos hermosos
Thu, Aug 15, 11:00am - 11:40am
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - First Floor
Experience classic fairy tales in a new way. (Ages 0-5)
Toddler Rock N' Read
Thu, Aug 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bask in summer fun with Mr. Josstin at Toddler Rock N' Read. Great for toddlers and siblings. Ages 0-5
Girls Who Code - Let's learn to program! (ages 8-12) - Aprendamos a programar
Thu, Aug 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Small Conference Room
Learn programming basics with books and games, plus computers. We'll take on this adventure with the support of a professional computer programmer. No prior coding knowledge necessary. Ages 8-12.
Latin Ballet of Virginia Presents: Fiesta del Sol - Latin Ballet of Virginia presenta: Fiesta del Sol
Fri, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Experience the folklore, myths, legends, and cultures of Central America and the Caribbean through dance. (All ages)
Fun Friday! - Viernes de diversión
Fri, Aug 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Have fun on Fridays after school, building, making, playing word bingo, and winning prizes! Grades K-5. *Includes slime-making every last Friday of the month!*
Animal Encounters: Dog Days of Summer Pet Show - Encuentros con animales: Exposición de mascotas
Sat, Aug 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join fellow animal lovers for a Community Pet Show. Registration required for pet participants.
Dungeons & Dragons at the Library
Sat, Aug 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Come play Dungeons & Dragons. No experience necessary. Open to ages 8-13.
This event is full
Board Game Cafe - Café con juegos de mesa
Sat, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Join us in Beatley's youth services area and test out our tabletop games! Ages 5-18.
Preschool STEAM Sundays
Sun, Aug 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler to the Duncan Library on Sunday afternoons to explore STEAM activities (science, technology, engineering, art, and math)! This is a drop in event. Recommended ages 3-6
Storytime in the Reading Garden - Cuentos en el jardín de lectura
Mon, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Children love to be outdoors! Join us in Beatley Central Library's beautiful outdoor Reading Garden for stories, songs and movement. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Table Top for Teens
Mon, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library
Teens come to play board games and socialize with friends.
Toddler Tuesday - Martes de niños
Tue, Aug 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and movement for kids ages 0-5 !
Playtime! - ¡Hora de jugar!
Tue, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library
Meet your old friends and make new friends at an unstructured, outdoor playtime in the library's Reading Garden! Toys will be supplied. Ages 0-5 with an adult.
Tuesday We Play - an after-school maker program for ages 6-12
Tue, Aug 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a play hour to build, create, and explore! Ages 6-12. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Baby Bounce - for babies 0-12 months and their caretaker(s) - ¡Que salten los bebés!
Wed, Aug 21, 10:15am - 11:00am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Baby storytime, plus opportunities to build relationships with other caretakers of young children! For ages 0-12 months, accompanied by an adult.
1s and 2s Time - Tiempo para niños de 1 y 2
Wed, Aug 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, songs, and activities for your active, growing little ones! Ages 1-2.
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FEATURED BOOKS FOR AUGUST

 

Paloma's Song for Puerto Rico

Boundless

The Olympics Encyclopedia

Murray the Ferret

Tanna's Lemming


 

DIGITAL FUN

 





Room to Read
Comics Plus teens
 Comics Plus children

 

 

PARENTS' CORNER

Looking for books on toilet training, bullying or getting your baby to sleep through the night?
The library's got a book for you! 

 


Grief


Adoption


Potty Training


Feelings


Divorce

 

 

READING LISTS

Here's a sampling of great books from our collection. Don't limit yourself to these -- we have many more that you're sure to love!

Any staff member at the children's desk is happy to make recommendations!

Babies & Toddlers

Preschoolers

K-3rd Grades

4th-6th Grades

6th-8th Grades

 

Last updated: July 2024