creative storytime in our meeting rooms.
Join us for some musical fun. will be accepted until end of business on
Wednesday, September 11.
The National Aviary Will Visit With
a Penguin!
Thursday, June 20, at 11 a.m.
Because live animals will be present, and
space is limited, program space is strictly
reserved for children ages 6-12. Children
must be able to attend independently.
Please register each child separately and
under their own name. Registrations
done incorrectly will be subject to
deletion without notice. Harry Potter Club
Third Monday every month from
4 to 6 p.m.
July 15 – In July, we will discuss chapters
1 to 6 of “Harry Potter and the Prisoner
of Azkaban.” This tween program (ages
9 to 13) is for new and old Harry Potter
fans alike! We’ll start off with a book
discussion and then end with a maker
activity. Please read the chapters we’ll
be discussing prior to the program.
Registration is required for this program.
You must register for each session
individually. Registration opens the first
of the month.
How I Spent my Summer Space-cation
Friday, July 5, from 10 to 11 a.m.
For children ages 9 to 12. The Carnegie
Science Center will be here to take
children on a space voyage to the
unknown. Children will work with their
fellow astronauts to plan a successful
mission and a safe return. Please register.
Meet Molly
Tuesday, July 9, from 1 to 2 p.m.
Enjoy an hour at camp with Molly.
Children going into first through
fifth grade are invited to join in camp
crafting, snacks and games. Children are
encouraged to bring a doll companion.
Registration is required for this program
and begins June 15.
Classics in 30
Thursdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.
July 11 – Moby Dick
July 18 – A Midsummer’s Night Dream
July 25 – King Arthur
August 1 – Little Women
Children in grades two and up can join
us for a 30-minute introduction to a
classic. We will watch a very short film,
hear about the author, and have assorted
copies and versions of the novel available
to check out. No registration necessary.
Meet and Greet with the Washington
Wild Things Mascot!
Thursday, July 11, from 11:30 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
Come meet the Washington Wild
Things mascot! Bring your camera. No
registration required.
“We the People” Poster Contest
July 11 to Sept. 11
Children in kindergarten through sixth
grade can use their artistic skills to
explore the meaning of the United States
Constitution. For more information,
pick up an entry form in the Children
& Teen Services department. Entries
North Hills Kindergarten Nights
July 15, 16, 22 and 23 at 6:30 p.m. in the
Children’s room
Going to a North Hills School District
kindergarten this fall? Join us for stories,
art play, and a chance to meet classmates
and teachers. No registration necessary.
McIntyre Kindergarten, July 15
Ross Kindergarten, July 16
Highcliff Kindergarten, July 22
West View Kindergarten, July 23
Family Art Fun
Wednesday, July 24, at 6:30 p.m.
An evening of art games for grown-ups
and children. Unleash your inner artist!
This is a program for families with
children in kindergarten through fifth
grade. Expect to get a little messy! Please
register each family member separately.
Registration begins July 1.
Teen Programs
Afternoon Adventure
Thursday, June 6, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Adventure seekers in middle and high
school are welcome to join us for a
variety of board games, card games,
role-playing games, and more! No
registration required.
Grammar Workshop for Teens
and Tweens
Fridays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28 from
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Leslie Fowler of Fowler Doyle
Communications will lead students in
four grammar workshops designed to
entertain and enlighten. Students may
sign up for a single workshop, or all four.
Registration is required.
June 21 – Modifier Madness: Use
adjectives and adverbs correctly to
enhance your writing.
June 28 – Sentence Strategies: Learn how
to edit your work to improve clarity and
conciseness (and avoid wordiness and
redundancy).
Dungeons & Dragons
Fridays from 3 to 6 p.m.
June 7, 14, 21 and 28; July 5, 12, 19 and
26; August 2
Adventurers of all experience levels
are welcome at this summer-long
Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Join us
as we explore a long-forgotten cave and
discover allies, enemies, treasure, traps,
and maybe even a dragon! Characters,
dice, and snacks will be provided
at this program for ages 12-18. No
registration required.
Anime Hour
Thursdays, June 13 & 27 from 3
to 4:30 p.m.
Join us as we watch old favorites and
new releases, chat about our favorite
characters and stories, and make some
crafts. No registration required. This
program is for ages 12 and up.
Cook It!
Thursday, June 20, from 3 to 5 p.m.
Let’s get cooking! Come learn how to
make a simple dish and share your own
favorite recipes! This program is for kids
in middle and high school and takes
place the third Thursday each month. No
registration required.
Marvel Movie Marathon
Friday, July 19, from 6 to 11 p.m.
This after-hours event is a celebration of
all things Marvel! Come dressed in your
favorite fan gear or your comfiest pajamas
and join us as we watch the origin stories
of some of our favorite heroes. Ages 12-
18 only. Registration is required for this
after-hours event and opens on July 1.
A signed parent or guardian pickup
agreement is required as part of registration
and will be emailed to all registrants. This
agreement must be returned to the Children
and Teen Services desk no later than July 12.
Paper copies can be provided upon request.
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