Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime. We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.
Preschoolers
Come and join us for a special shark week obstacle course! This event will take place in the middle of the library and is designed for preschool age children and their caregivers.
Sorry we cannot accommodate Daycare groups for this program.
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Tue, 06/23/2026 - 22:00
Storytime
Read, sing, and grow with your young one. Meet other parents and help your child learn.
Get ready for a magical adventure with John O’Bryant’s 2026 Summer Reading Magic Show! This all-new performance is packed with mind-blowing magic, dazzling illusions, and plenty of laugh-out-loud surprises. Come see the impossible happen right before your eyes!
John O’Bryant is a featured family magician at the LOL Comedy Club and a frequent headliner at SeaWorld Adventure Parks.
Join us at the Barbara Bush Branch for a unique experience, catered just for you!
Discovery Time with Miss Christine is a fun and engaging story time for the whole family! Each week, we build literacy skills through the five essential practices: playing, singing, talking, reading, and writing.
For: Pre-School & Elementary (ages 3 to 10 years old). Younger siblings may participate with the active support of a parent or caregiver as long as they do not disrupt the program.
How to Attend:
Come out to celebrate the classic Tall Tale of Paul Bunyan and his blue ox, Babe. We will read a story, color pictures, create luxurious beards and even throw mock axes to really get in to the woodsman spirit!
This program is for children ages 5-7 and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required and begins one week in advance. Only the child needs to register.
Join the fun by using your creativity to design your own mini sculptures using air dry clay! All skill levels are welcome and all supplies are provided.
This program is for children ages 4-8 and their parent/caregiver. Registration is required and begins one week in advance.
Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.
Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.
Families with children ages 4-7 are welcome to sign up for our 5 session Family ESL series. Parents can learn new vocabulary and practice their English pronunciation by reading picture books to their children for an hour. This program will start Saturday, June 27th at 1pm. Registration is required and by registering you are signing up for the whole series.