Early Childhood

Play and learn.

Pee Wee Artists

Thursdays, June 10, July 8, August 12; 9:30 a.m.–noon Hendrickson Room

Bring your little one into the world of experimental art in this hands-on, in-person program. Be sure to dress for a mess. Sign up for one 30-minute session between 9:30 a.m. and noon. Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines. Ages 2–3 with adult.

Surf's Up Beach Yoga Surf's Up Beach Yoga

Saturday, June 19, 10–10:30 a.m. / Zoom In this fun and interactive online kids’ yoga class from Hop Along Yogi Kids Yoga, we’ll use our imaginations to travel to the beach. On the journey, we’ll “hang 10,” meet various sea creatures and dance, stretch and strike-a-yoga-pose to the island beats. Ages 2–6.

Saturday, June 26 / Hendrickson Room Session 1: 9:30–10:30 a.m. Session 2: 11 a.m.–noon

This program is for kids entering kindergarten in fall 2021, and one caregiver, as we share important information, helpful tips and more. You’ll take home a variety of resources to continue the learning and preparation. Due to space restrictions, attendance limited to child plus one adult. Register for one session only. Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

Countdown to Kindergarten

Countdown to Kindergarten Caregiver Follow Up

Monday, July 26, 7–8 p.m. / Zoom

Check in with other parents and caregivers from our June 26 Countdown to see how preparation is going, ask any questions and chat with a local kindergarten teacher.

Play, Learn and Grow Together Family Workshop

Learn and Grow Together Caregiver Workshop Series Spend time learning and engaging, in-person and virtually, in this four-week learn and support series for parents/caregivers of children ages 0–3. Community resource specialists are available each week to discuss early learning, child development and speech, health and nutrition, or music and movement. Supplemental info and activities to do at home with your littles will be provided. Register once for whole series.

Early Learning with Early Literacy Librarians

Sunday, June 27, 2–3 p.m. / Hendrickson Room Safety precautions in place according to current, local mitigation guidelines.

Nutrition and Health with a Nurse

Wednesday, July 7, 7:30–8:30 p.m. Zoom

Child Development/Speech with a Speech Pathologist

Wednesday, July 14, 7:30–8:30 p.m. Zoom

Music and Movement with a Music Therapist

Wednesday, July 21, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Zoom

Virtual Storytimes

Live on Zoom

Baby Time Live

Fridays, June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom Ages 0–18 months.

Toddler Time Live

Thursdays, June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom

Ages 19–35 months.

Kids’ Time Live

Mondays June 14, 28; July 12, 26; 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom Ages 3-6.

Family Time Live

Saturday, July 24, 31; 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom

English Learners Family Time Live

Tuesdays, June 8, 22; July 13, 27; 7–7:30 p.m. Zoom Monday, August 2, 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom Ages 0 months–6 years.

Supported Family Time Live: Fun in the Sun!

Saturday, July 17, 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom Designed for children with unique developmental needs. Ages 2–7 with caregiver; siblings welcome.

Thursday Fun Night Live

June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7–7:30 p.m. / Zoom

Awesome August Storytimes

Register for these fun events while our regular weekly storytimes are on break in August.

English Learners Family Time

Monday, August 2, 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom Songs, rhymes and stories with emphasis on learning English and having fun. Ages 3–6.

Swimming with the Sharks

Friday, August 13, 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom Shark-themed stories and songs. Ages 3–6.

Toddler Tunes Dance Party

Thursday, August 19, 9:30–10 a.m. / Zoom Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to MOVE.

Ages 18 months–3 years.

Dog Days of Summer

Thursday, August 26, 7–7:30 p.m. / Zoom Bring your furry friends to this evening of puppy stories and rhymes.