Early Childhood

Play and learn.

Animals at Night Evening Storytime

Tuesday, May 4, 7–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

Read fun stories and participate in activities about animals at night in this cozy, nighttime storytime. Pajamas and flashlights are welcome. Families with children ages 0–6; siblings welcome.

30 Books in 30 Minutes

Thursday, May 6, 7–7:30 p.m. Zoom

Explore 30 Books in 30 Minutes as we celebrate Children’s Book Week. We’ll share a variety of award-winning picture books for kids 0–5 years old, just in time to start building your summer reading list. For adults, parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5.

Mother’s Day Storytime

Saturday, May 8, 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom

Celebrate Moms and other adults who love kids in this fun-filled LIVE virtual storytime.

Evening Storytimes

Monday, May 17: Spring Fling Monday, May 24: Pajamarama 7–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

End your day with us with evening storytimes this month!

Saturday, May 22, 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom

You’re invited to this fluttery storytime as we share the magic of Monarch butterflies! Pick up a free packet of butterfly-friendly flower seeds at the Kids’ World Desk, while supplies last.

Thursday, June 10, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Hendrickson Room

Bring your little one into the world of experimental art. Be sure to dress for a mess. Sign up for one 30-minute session. Ages 2–3 with an adult.

NEW! Early Learning Kits

Early Learning Kits are now available for families to take home to continue the fun and learning. Looking for new tummy time play toys and sturdy books for your baby? Or maybe your toddler is struggling with the concept of sharing or taking turns? Each specifically designed kit contains engaging, developmentally appropriate toys for kids to explore, books for loving caregivers to read to them and a song sheet with some of our favorite rhymes. Baby Kits explore a variety of 10 different themes that infants are naturally interested in such as other Babies, Pets, or Colors, as well as topics we know caregivers want to share, like Time for Bed or Sign Language. With Toddler Kits, your naturally inquisitive two-year-old can play with toy food, letters and numbers, then listen to stories about them. Introduce social skills with Transition Times or Mine! Learning to Share kits because we know kids learn through play. Caregiver Kits are also interactive and packed with new toys, books and song sheets on important topics such as Loss of a Loved One, Confidence Building and New Baby. Song sheets provide additional resources such as helpful tips or trustworthy websites to visit for more information.

Search for Early Learning Kits in our online catalog at ahml.info. Kits can be borrowed for two weeks.

NEW! Littles’ Activity Kits

Starting this month, you can pick up an activity kit for your little one, recommended for infant, toddler or preschool, at the Kids’ World Desk. Each month we will offer a DIY activity to try at home to foster talk, sing, read, write or play skills. Kits require adult supervision.