For Kindergarten – 5th Grade Kids
Winter: Jan. 4 – March 21
Spring: April 5 – May 23
In case of bad weather or school closings, the Library’s children’s programs are automatically cancelled. No programs are held on County holidays, Jan. 19 or Feb. 16.
Download and Print the Winter / Spring 2015 Elementary Schedule.
Early Release Matinees
From books to movies. (Grades K-5)
- Columbia Pike Branch Library: Wednesdays 2:00 p.m., Feb. 11, March 11, April 22
Homework Club
A kid-friendly space for elementary and middle school students to study. (Grades K-8)
Children under age 11 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Columbia Pike Branch Library: Wednesdays, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Ends May 9, 2015.
Kids Club
A variety of fun activities. (Grades K-5)
- Central Library: Wednesdays, 4:15 p.m. Ends March 18.
- Aurora Hills Branch Library: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m. – Feb. 11, March 11, April 22
- Shirlington Branch Library: Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m.
Kids in the Garden
Gardening for children – space is limited, so registration is required. (Grades K-5)
- Westover Branch Library: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 4:30 – 5:30 – March 11, April 8, May 13
LEGO Club
Join other kids in designing your own Lego creations. (Grades K-5)
- Glencarlyn Branch Library: Wednesdays, 4:00 p.m.
Paws to Read
Sign up for 15 minute sessions to read to therapy dogs. (Age 5-12)
Register in person or by phone at the library location.
- Central Library: 2nd and 4th Monday of the month, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Aurora Hills Branch Library: 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Cherrydale Branch Library: 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month, from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Columbia Pike Branch Library: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Shirlington Branch Library: 2nd Wednesday of the month, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Westover Branch Library: 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.